Tootlebug loves the camera. Smile pretty.
Tootlebug, Gracie and Donald settling down for the night.
I planted Borage to attract bees.
"Age is not an excuse to do no exercise. It is well established that
regular physical activity has a better overall effect on health than any
medical treatment. But less than half of older adults achieve the
recommended minimum of 150 minutes moderate intensity or 75 minutes
vigorous intensity exercise each week.
Health experts have long recognized the fact that
regular exercise can extend lifespan,
but the new research indicates that even less exercise than previously
believed is needed to achieve significant benefits; walking for just 15
minutes per day can reduce the risk of early death by 22 percent.
When you grow older, bones can become brittle and the muscles shorten.
An elderly person can lose the balance and coordination that they have
had their entire lives. Staying active helps keep the body flexible.
Stretching routines will lengthen muscle tissue and help prevent wasting
and shortening. Exercise can reduce incidents of arthritis and
osteoporosis by increasing bone density and joint range of motion."
Exercise is also essential to maintaining a healthy heart in later life:
"Regular
exercise helps to keep the heart muscle in shape and can ward off
common cardiac problems. Exercising at even a light intensity will raise
the heart rate and improve overall fitness. Cardiovascular training for
the elderly increases respiratory intake and helps fight common
illnesses, such as a cold or the flu. Vascular occlusion, or the
blocking of arteries, can occur when you grow older. Exercise can help
reduce the risk by lowering blood cholesterol."
Daily exercise
will not only help you to live longer, but will also increase the
quality of your life; you'll feel better and be able to enjoy your
retirement years to the fullest.
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