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Bypass the center of the grocery store. Stick to the market’s periphery, where you’ll find the produce and refrigerated sections, which are chock-full of nutritious whole foods.
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realize that regular movement can also improve our minds. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, that same half Start with trying to stand on one foot for hour of activity will also reduce the risk of 20 seconds, and then stand or kneel on an memory loss later in life. unstable surface such as a Bosu ball. Getting outside can be an inexpensive EAT PLANTS, PREFERABLY ORGANIC way to get needed exercise. “There are Most sources agree that a plant-based benefits to simple things like daily walks, diet is best for longevity. According to a yard work and playing tennis or golf,” says recent study in the journal Diabetes Care, fitness and nutrition expert Aileene Palm. older adults who stick with a diet rich in “These help to keep the body limber and plant-based fats are less likely to develop to keep the blood flowing.” diabetes than seniors who follow a low Regular exercise also improves bal- fat diet. ance. A study by the Oregon Research The good news is that eating mostly Institute and Willamette University found plants is a win-win situation for both that senior citizens who your health and Mother walked on a cobblestone Nature’s. According to a —3— mat lowered their blood United Nations Food and Spend time with pressure and improved Agriculture Organization a fluffy friend. their balance more than report, livestock production Owning a pet has proven health benthose who walked only on is a primary contributor to efits, which include flat surfaces. global warming, accountreducing anxiety and Seattle-based personal ing for almost one-fifth of increasing immunity. trainer John Verd keeps this the country’s total carbonresearch in mind, especially dioxide emissions. when working with mature For fruits and vegetables clients. “Balance training without thick protective improves core strength and skins, research suggests confidence,” he says, “but it we should buy organic. also can greatly reduce the risk of injury in Naturopathic physician Wendy Wells the event of a fall.” advocates eating organic, antioxidant Verd recommends simple and cost- rich foods like berries, broccoli, tomatoes effective exercises for staying balanced. and whole grains. “For longevity, a lowwinter-spring 2011
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Take the stairs. Skip elevators or park farther away at shopping centers. You will instantly build minutes of walking into your day.