Most people think of their looks when they think of aging, and while that's part of it, your immune system plays a large part in the "aging" of the body.
Keeping your immune system in tip top shape will enable your body to fight off free radicals (for example, bad cells like cancer cells) which will in turn help your body fight aging. You can strengthen the immune system by eating the right foods (see How To Strengthen Your Immune System) by ensuring you do some moderate exercise every day (walk around the block or take up an aerobics class) and taking antioxidants that will help your body fight colds/flu, infections, and free radicals.
Keep your looks AND your immune system in step by doing these three things and you'll see and feel a difference that will add vitality to your life.
Showing posts with label fitness and aging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness and aging. Show all posts
Friday, December 17, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Elderly Exercises - Keeping You Young!
Wow, what can I say?
I keep telling my Mom that the older I get, the younger everyone else seems to be getting! It's true, isn't it?
I don't FEEL old (I'm 47), but I'm now calling the 30 somethings "kids" when that term used to be used for teenagers. Whew, time sure does fly!
Anyways, I'm creating this blog because as I'm getting older, I want to ensure that I stay as fit as I can to stave off those common "old" problems that creep up as age advances and I'd like to hear from others who are doing the same thing. I also have my Mom, who is 71 (sorry, Mom), who I am trying to convince that exercising, even a little bit, would help her stay more limber and she'd sleep better. She doesn't want to listen to me, but I'm not a quitter, I'll get it through her one of these days. LOL
So, please, I'd love to hear from you and what is working for you and, maybe, the stuff that is NOT working for you. Keep checking back as I'll be submitting lots of articles relevant to this blog to the directories and I'll be posting those site addresses once they get approved.
Stay healthy and happy, Everyone!
Michelle
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I just want to take a second and let you all know that I do not approve of SPAMMING! I will not rent, give away, or sell any private or personal information you may post on this blog.
I keep telling my Mom that the older I get, the younger everyone else seems to be getting! It's true, isn't it?
I don't FEEL old (I'm 47), but I'm now calling the 30 somethings "kids" when that term used to be used for teenagers. Whew, time sure does fly!
Anyways, I'm creating this blog because as I'm getting older, I want to ensure that I stay as fit as I can to stave off those common "old" problems that creep up as age advances and I'd like to hear from others who are doing the same thing. I also have my Mom, who is 71 (sorry, Mom), who I am trying to convince that exercising, even a little bit, would help her stay more limber and she'd sleep better. She doesn't want to listen to me, but I'm not a quitter, I'll get it through her one of these days. LOL
So, please, I'd love to hear from you and what is working for you and, maybe, the stuff that is NOT working for you. Keep checking back as I'll be submitting lots of articles relevant to this blog to the directories and I'll be posting those site addresses once they get approved.
Stay healthy and happy, Everyone!
Michelle
**************************
I just want to take a second and let you all know that I do not approve of SPAMMING! I will not rent, give away, or sell any private or personal information you may post on this blog.
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