Living to 100 Club
Injuries and Chronic Ailments
We always hear stories of fantastic accomplishments – how people overcome great hardships and reach unimaginable heights.
Roderick Sewell is a perfect example. He had both legs amputated as a child because he was born without tibias but was determined to not let these amputations hold him back. But, after years of membership in the Challenged Athletes Foundation, he went on to become the first double amputee to compete in and complete the Ironman Triathlon World Championship – a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike race (on a handcycle), and a 26-mile marathon (on prostheses and running blades). He now manages his own fitness studio to train triathletes.
Obstacles will always surface, like disabling arthritis, a heart attack or respiratory condition, dementia, or stroke. Facing these obstacles is the key to moving ahead.
Read Full Article Researchers have learned there are lifestyle factors – like diet, exercise, sense of purpose, family and relationships – that contribute to longevity. This article presents a nice…
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Read the Full Article Living longer and healthier is everyone’s goal, but can we do this living free of debilitating disease? The researchers highlighted in this article found that people…
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Read Full Article In this article, a holistic psychiatrist offers some tips on meditation. But, more than that, she provides detailed guidance for the process.They list several different meditation techniques,…
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Read the Full Article I just like this collection of “universal laws.” We hear about them in different ways and maybe have been exposed to many of them, but this…
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Read the Full Article Harvard Medical School professor of genetics, David Sinclair, PhD, discusses how our genes influence our aging experience.He further explores how lifestyle and activities can influence your…
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Read the Full Article Neurologist Daniel Levitin insists that we really are wiser after 70. Read this interview with him as he discusses how variety isn’t just the spice of…
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Read the Full Article Interesting findings from UC Berkley about the relationship of inflammation and memory. An inflammatory load could be interfering with brain functioning. Brain Health and Memory strongly…
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The older we get, the more important exercise becomes. Our guest, Dan McFarlane, has performed over 15,000 in-home therapy sessions, primarily with older adults and primarily for patients with “generalized,…
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Read Full Article An Appeal to Emotion, rather than Logic, , or the use of scare tactics, can be signs to proceed with caution, in the world of Nutrition Marketing.…
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Article Referenced https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2020/wm-wellness-expert-gives-advice-on-flourishing-amidst-change.php Some good advice on managing anxiety during this period of public health crisis, from the Associate V.P. of health and wellness programs at College of William and…
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Article Referenced https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/stress/stress-management-tips/ Here is an extensive collection of short, easy to put into action methods to reduce stress.The author brings together a diverse group of health experts to offer…
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Article Referenced https://sixtyandme.com/how-can-we-tap-into-resilience-during-difficult-times/ This is a nice re-cap of how important resilience is when facing adversity, where it comes from, and how to nurture it.The author encourages us to recognize…
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