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Cut Down on Alcohol Now Not Later

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Are you ready to cut down on alcohol and lead a healthier life? Making this change can bring about huge benefits, especially for men over 50. Let’s take a look at why reducing alcohol is so important, as is answering the question “how do you stop drinking in practical ways?”.   “Worldwide, 2.6 million deaths […]

A Good Night’s Rest For Better Health

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Most people underestimate the benefit of getting a good night’s rest. A good night full of restful sleep can make you feel energized and alert during the day but is also beneficial to your health. Let’s take a look at how a good night rest is necessary and how to improve your sleep quality.   […]

Get a Check-up: A Simple Way to Save Your Life

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Getting older means you should be looking out for health issues more regularly. However, if you’re like me and many other men, avoiding the doctor’s office is common. My attitude has always been to shake off the pain or discomfort and it will go away – and it almost always has.  Perhaps that makes sense […]

Eat Less Sugar: Great Reasons to Cut It Out

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Many of us crave sweet food as we have conditioned ourselves throughout the day to eat it. We add sugar to our coffee. Of course we need a donut or cookie with our coffee. We also feel the urge for a sweet dessert after a meal. So it is clear that we have become addicted […]

Why is it important to warm up before exercise?

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Most don’t realize the importance of warming up before exercise. Why is it important to warm up before exercise? Because it allows your muscles and joints to prepare for movement. It also gets your rate rate beating so as to ease into a more strenuous exercise. Also, warming up helps to avoid injuries and helps […]

Show Gratitude For Better Relationships

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Showing gratitude means being thankful for what you have. However, it’s more than just saying “thank you”, it’s about recognizing the good things in your life. When you show gratitude, your attitude changes and you begin noticing the positives in life more often, which end up making you feel happier.   DID YOU KNOW? Scientists […]

Take Your Vitamins For Better Nutrition

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While you should be able to get most of your vitamins and nutrients from the food you eat, most people don’t eat a healthy diet. And even then, there are reasons why you may need to take your vitamins to balance out nutritional needs.  Vitamins and minerals are essential for almost every biological function in […]

Play a Game That Challenges you Mentally for a Better Brain

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A great way to keep your brain healthy as you get older is to play a game that challenges you mentally. As your body needs exercise to stay in shape, so does your mind to remain sharp and quick. For example, playing games or doing activities that improve memory, cognitive ability and problem solving skills […]

Do something different: Break Free From Your Routine

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One of the best things you can do in life is break up your routine and do something different. By doing so your life will improve as will your mental health. I remember seeing the movie “Yes Man” with Jim Carrey where the main character’s life was stuck in a rut, without purpose.  He then […]

Treat Your Family Well Now More Than Ever

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There are a number of reasons why you may want to treat your family well and some of them are selfish. For example, having strong family ties means you are more likely to have someone to take care of you when you are older. Also, when you need emotional support they are there for you. […]