Gardening could be the hobby that helps you live to 100
Many of the world’s centenarians share one common hobby: gardening. Could you extend your life and drop your stress by taking up the pursuit, too? D Dan Buettner has studied five places around the world where residents are famed for their longevity: Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Icaria in Greece, and Loma Linda.. read more →
Not Just His Game, Oh: Why Bingo Is Great for Your Health
When you think of the game “Bingo”, you think of it as a simple way to happily pass the time. Usually held in churches, community centers, retirement homes, or care centers such as Rockaway, Bingo often takes up a weekly, if not daily slot on the calendar of events. Bingo originated in 16th century Italy.. read more →
Autumn’s Advantages
Autumn. The fall season. The time when bright heat gives way to subtle cool, when green leaves transform to oranges, reds, and yellows. The time when school’s been in session for almost a month, and there’s a few-week stretch of straight routine before Halloween, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving kick in. All told, autumn provides a.. read more →
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in October, there is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities in order to raise awareness about this disease. If you are suffering from the disease, rest assured, you are not alone in this battle. If you are healthy then this will help you reduce the risk and prevent the.. read more →
Fifteen benefits of drinking water
Adult humans are 60 percent water, and our blood is 90 percent water. There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed daily. Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions. When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling. Drinking water instead of soda can.. read more →
Do you unplug?
We increasingly miss out on the important moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our devices. Today, March 1st, is National Day of Unplugging. Today is a good time to think about unplugging more often and taking advantage of the new found time in our lives to read.. read more →
Happy Gardening Exercise Day!
Gardens are planned spaces, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials. The most common form today is known as a residential garden, but the term garden has traditionally been a more general one. Zoos, which display.. read more →
World Speech Day
Today, March 15th, is officially World Speech Day. While not everyone is a public speaker, it is not just a day to give speeches, it is also a day to listen. We can listen to a speech, become wiser by thinking about a speech we heard. Or even sharpening our minds by developing ideas that.. read more →
March On: How Social Workers Help Us
March is National Social Workers Month, which gives us the opportunity to focus on the many roles that social workers play, day in and day out, often without our being aware. Here is a broad look at the social worker reach throughout our society. Social work, a helping profession, has become so involved that an.. read more →
How are you celebrating “Go The Extra Mile Day?”
The Extra Mile Day was started by The Extra Mile America Foundation in 2009. As a non-profit organization that promotes action and a positive attitude, it designated the day to encourage citizens from all walks of life to simply live a fulfilling, self-directed lifestyle that does not constrain their potential, and that enables them to.. read more →