Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Adding berries to your diet may help you stay sharp to a ripe old age. Studies have shown nutrient-rich berries may diminish the cognitive decline associated with aging. Berries are powerful antioxidants. Raspberries have as much antioxidant power as spinach -- strawberries have even more, and blueberries have twice as much. Don't spend all your valuable gym time on a treadmill or stair climber. You may love watching your "calories burned" tally climb, but you may do better to cut it off to squeeze in weight training. Lifting boosts lean body mass, which will rev up your metabolism over time. No matter how long you're on the treadmill, it won't have this same effect. If you are too rushed at the gym to add a weight-training routine, keep a small set of weights at home for morning or evening workouts. A "houseworkout" can clean up your act in more ways than one. With a little advance planning, household tasks provide a surprisingly effective aerobic workout. Tackle that closet you've been meaning to clean out, or take the offensive against a scummy sink. Vaccuuming, scrubbing and picking up items off the floor all can be healthful exercise, as long as you keep consistently on the move. Hugs, Jacy ~Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. jacymailIM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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