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If you haven't seen this clip of the Today Show with the 82 year old women who ran the New York Marathon - her 20th in a row, it's a must see! She looks "Fabulous!" We'd all like to look and act like her when we're 82. I'm planning on it! You can too and here are a couple of tips for keeping your heart healthy right up until you leave the planet.
Eat Slowly and take the time to really savor each mouthful. Research has proven that it takes about 20 minutes for the signal from your stomach to reach your brain and tell it you are full. People who eat fast tend to over-eat and gain more weight and it’s tough on your heart to carry around that extra weight. Laugh often. Laughter truly is the best medicine. Watch a funny movie, listen to Bill Cosby or attend a laughing meditation. Laughter is a gentle exercise that enhances your core body work-out, and fills your lungs and body with oxygen. This is really important for people who don't get regular aerobic exercise. When we laugh our bodies release a veritable cocktail of hormones & chemicals that have powerful effects. Levels of harmful stress hormones are reduced, blood pressure drops, immunity is boosted and depression is lifted. Laughing just 10 minutes a day can decrease risk of heart disease by 10%. So, keep laughing and I'll see you on the bikepath when we're both 82! Best of Health, Kathi
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Nov 2, 2009 9:28 AM
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