WHAT'S AGE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Here is a book for women over 55. It covers all aspects of looking after yourself including diet, exercise, menopause and family life. Has lots of motivational tips with a lit bit of something to interest everyone.

GREYPATH

GREYPATH is an online community for seniors and baby boomers where people with similar interests can get in touch and share ideas. Membership is free and there are all sorts of topics you can browse such as computers, health, finance, classifieds, free e-books and more. Worth checking out at

www.greypath.com

Brain Exercises

You know they say 'use it or lose it', well here are some links to sites that will really challenge your brain.

There are teasers, games, trivia questions, concentration and memory tests and a whole lot more...

www.sharpbrains.com/teasers

http://www.braingle.com/

http://www.gamesforthebrain.com/

www.happy-neuron.com/games

www.brainmetrix.com/index.htm


That lot should certainly keep the old brain working overtime!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prevention Magazine

If you are looking for a whole variety of information on health related matters then a visit to Prevention Magazine at http://www.prevention.com/cda/homepage.do
is a must.

There is a 'Brain Gymn' where there are lots of fun games designed to give your brain a good workout.

There is also a host of info on health, diet, recipes, nutrition and fitness. A lot of the info is free or you can subscribe to the magazine and join for a small fee.

Too Much Salt?

If your face and ankles are starting to puff up you could have too much salt in your diet.

Eating more foods that are rich in potassium such as dried apricots, sweet potatoes and bananas helps to balance sodium and eliminate fluid.

Potassium plays an important role in the body's fluid balance!!!!!

Take Charge Of Your Life

Being retired Massage Therapists, my husband and I came across people with a host of problems - crook backs - aching legs, sore necks, you name it and it came through the door!!!

We were forever encouraging people to take control of their own health which believe it or not is a real uphill battle.

My aim here is to try and motivate YOU to do the things you can that will promote a healthy, happy lifestyle. I will share with you, tips on exercise, diet, 'feel good' activities and maybe the odd joke or two.

Please feel free to make a comment or add your own suggestions, insights and ideas.

SO LET'S BEGIN
The first and maybe most important thing you can do for yourself is get off your bum. Movement, Movement, Movement. No matter what your level of fitness you need to do some exercise. Moving around improves your circulation which is good for your heart, good for your imune system, good for your brain. So DO IT NOW.

If you are able go out for walk, walk around your garden and smell the roses, go to the park. Have a walk every day, make it part of your lifestyle. You will feel SO GOOD!!!

If you are not mobile then get someone to take you out. Try doing some gentle seated exercises in the fresh air.

So TURN OFF THIS COMPUTER NOW.
Bye Bye, catch you next time.