From : The60LifeWeekly
- 5 reasons why cycling should be part of your fitness regime
- Why regular use of the internet could stave-off dementia
- Is this the most dangerous business opportunity ever?
Hi
My grandchildren take some keeping-up with. I love playing ball games in the park with them, but boy does it take some work! Great fun, though.
That brings me nicely to one of this week’s key themes. Luckily, I have recently rediscovered the joy of cycling…
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5 reasons why cycling should be part of your fitness regime
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According to the website, over50s.com, cycling is one of the easiest and effective ways of keeping fit. The website reports:
Researchers have found that ” in England ,just 32% of men over 50 and 21% of women undertake the ’ recommended’ 30 minutes of daily exercise.”
The article goes onto say: “Five reasons why cycling should be part of your exercise regime:
1. It keeps your knees and hips flexible.
2. It is an aerobic exercise and releases ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain.
3. People who regularly cycle have the fitness level and body of someone 10 years younger.
4. If you are overweight cycling is the perfect exercise because it doesn’t put any pressure on your joints.
5. As part of a healthy lifestyle, regular cycling can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease by around 50 per cent.”
Seems like a win/win situation to me. Before you embark on any unaccustomed exercise you should see your doctor first just to check-out that what you plan is appropriate for you. For more on this story, including the benefits of an electric bike, check this out:
http://www.over50s.com/health/power_assisted_cycling.aspx
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Why regular use of the internet could stave-off dementia
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Natural News reports that” University of California at Los Angles (UCLA) scientists have found a way adults who are middle-aged and older can enhance brain function and thinking ability in just one week. This amazingly powerful prescription doesn’t involve a drug. Instead, it’s simply a matter of learning to surf the Web.
Research presented October 10th at the 2009 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience held in Chicago suggests older people with little Internet experience can trigger key centres in the brain that control decision making and complex reasoning in about seven days after they are taught how to use the Internet. What’s the connection? Apparently, Internet training stimulates specific brain cell activity and could even potentially play a role in preventing dementia.”
You can read the full report here at
www.naturalnews.com/027369_internet_brain_the.html
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Is this the most dangerous business opportunity ever?
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I think not. This is not about putting your finances on the line
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There are loads of fantastic and simple ways to make money on the side, and lots of them are tailor-made for people over the age of 60. We’ve put together a list of the best moneymaking ideas for seniors so take a look and see what suits you.
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The first tip above about cycling is definitely something I’ll be following through with now. Especially in preparation for when the grandkids visit. In the next issue, I’ve got news about developing your creative writing skills, getting the best price deal on gas and electricity, and a special report about financial security in retirement. Look out for your next issue on 22nd July
Yours
Mike Paterson,
The 60Life Weekly
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