I ran across a couple of good websites this morning that I thought I'd share. With all the debate about health care in this country, there may be a way to greatly reduce health care costs without major changes in the current structure of our health care system. All we have to do is convince 300 million people to eat healthy and exercise. Problem solved, heah?
In reality, there's not a snowflakes chance in hell that's ever going to happen is there? All we can do is practice these longevity habits for ourselves and hope the rest of the country enjoys the short unhealthy lives they have.
The first is Blue Zones. Researchers have identified certain areas of the world where people live unusually long lives. None of these areas seem to have a genetic advantage over the rest of us. They all have certain habits in common such as active lifestyles, healthy diets and close community relations. It's not about fad diets or "As Seen on TV" exercise gimmick thingies. It is a range of lifestyle habits. And, it all sounds like a happy life.
The second became one of my favorite sites of all time. Real Age takes information you provide and estimates what your biological age is separate from your calendar age. I'll be honest and admit it became my fave because it said I am only 45 years old! Anyone out there who is my calendar age that can beat that? Of course, some of the things I enjoy the most are things that are good for longevity: running (25+ miles a week), outdoor activities (fishing, gardening) and watching my diet (cooking healthy meals). My father lived to 86 and my mother is about to turn 94. They both stayed active all their lives. I'm working on beating that.
