The group began in 1993 as an exercise class for seniors, headed by dance instructor Mary Jo Holland. Now, they practice three times a week and perform at least three or four times a month, for nursing homes, adult day care facilities, retirement homes, and schools. Holland said, “We like to think of ourselves as Dancing with the Stars without the costumes.”

Interested? The only requirement, aside from being a member of the Lexington Athletic Club, is being able to stand on two legs and breathe! Having a little rhythm is also advisable. The Energizers’ dance repertoire range from country to jazz, from 50s rock to Broadway, so there’s always something for everyone.

But it’s not just about the dance. The members have become so close to each other that they are like fa amily, supporting each other through the joys and sorrows. It has reminded them that life can still be fun despite their age and health.

So go ahead, pick up those dancing shoes, and dance your way to a better health!

Read the entire article here.

The majority of physicians—79 percent—recommend supplements to their patients, according to the “Life…supplemented” Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact Study. What are the primary health reasons physicians recommend supplements?

The top five health reasons physicians recommend supplements to their patients are*:

1. Bone Health                           33%

5.Maintain healthy cholesterol      22%

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Now that you know the top five reasons physicians are recommending supplements, take a look at the top supplements used by the 72 percent of physicians who say they use dietary supplements:

Dietary Supplement    Percentage Taking

Calcium                       58%

Read the whole NPI Center article here.

An optimal balance of health is the expressed goal of many wellness teachings.  In coming posts, we will explore these topics in more depth.  Happiness has to play a major role in wellness too.  Feeling better and increasing energy levels are also goals we will post about.

Recreation \Rec”re*a”tion\ (-?”sh?n), n. [F. r['e]cr['e]ation,
L. recreatio.]
The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated;
refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil;
amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Re-creation \Re`-cre*a”tion\ (r?`kr?*?sh?n), n. [See
{Re-create}.]
A forming anew; a new creation or formation.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

recreation
n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; “scuba
diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”; “for
recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword
puzzles”; … [syn: {diversion}]
2: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews
your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time
for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous
recreation with his friends” [syn: {refreshment}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

re-creation
n : the act of creating again
Source: WordNet® 2.0

IFA’s 9th Global Conference on Ageing will take place in Montréal, Canada, from September 4 to 7, 2008.  The event is being hosted by a new NGO ‘Ageing Design Montreal’ and will combine the IFA’s biannual flagship global conference on ageing with the international debut of our new exhibition series on Ageing and Design.

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