by Rupe | Mar 16, 2019 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
A napping habit could lower blood pressure to a similar extent as other lifestyle modifications and some drugs, according to research scheduled to be presented March 18 at the American College of Cardiology’s scientific sessions in New Orleans.
Researchers studied 212 people who were 62 years old on average and had a mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 129.9 mm Hg. Compared to those who didn’t nap, participants who took a daytime snooze had average 24-hour SBPs 5.3 mm Hg lower (127.6 mm Hg vs. 132.9 mm Hg). For each hour of napping—the average duration was 49 minutes—SBP was lowered by about 3 mm Hg.
Source: Cardiovascular Business
My Comments: I can get with this.
by Rupe | Jan 30, 2019 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
Imagine yourself exercising: running, hiking, dancing, lifting weights — whatever you like to do. Picture yourself pushing to a maximum intensity. Now, ask yourself: Are you breathing out of your nose or mouth?
If you are like most exercisers, you breathe through your mouth, especially as the intensity of the exercise mounts. But experts are learning that breathing through the mouth may not be as efficient or effective as breathing through the nose.
Source: Why you should use nasal breathing when you exercise
My Comments: Pretty interesting piece.
by Rupe | Jan 28, 2019 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
Happy New Year! If you’re ready to make some positive health changes in 2019, consider this your ultimate resolution checklist. Bookmark this article, and review it every three months for a reminder, for inspiration or just to see how you’re doing. Consider it our New Year’s gift to you: a longer, healthier, happier life.
Source: Live Longer, Prevent Disease, Feel Happier After 50
My Comments: Lots of great info and advice packed into one article from AARP. I just could not pass this one by.
by Rupe | Dec 1, 2018 | Health-Wellness-Sex
So it happened again. You let one slip out, and what’s worse, it happened in front of company. If this reminds you of a recent situation you have to ask yourself, should you really have been holding back your wind in the first place? Let’s face it your body is not a car, so you should not be holding on to your gas. Here are 10 health benefits of farting you need to know. Read more
by Rupe | Sep 12, 2018 | Health-Wellness-Sex
As we age, life’s end looms closer: but the end may be the peak of our happiness
If life wanted to mess with you, it couldn’t have come up with a better way than death. Especially the lead-up. Your strength flags; your world narrows; much of what once gave you pleasure and satisfaction is now gone. But as it turns out, happiness is still very much with you—often even more so than before.
Source: Why You Can Look Forward to Being Happier in Old Age
My Comment: Pretty informative piece.
by Rupe | Jun 14, 2018 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
We’ve known for a long time that exercise is healthy. However, a long-term study conducted by sports scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has found that people who lead active lifestyles are around 10 years younger in terms of motor skills.
Source: Fitness and Health
My Comments: Pretty article on keeping a heathy workout regiment to maintain a good body.
