An Excerpt from The Open-Air Life by Linda Åkeson Mcgurk Walks in nature and embracing friluftsliv—the Scandanavian art of year-round outdoor living—could be the key to happier, healthier workplaces. Workplace meetings are legion in Sweden, a country where organizations are flat, and consensus is prized. A friend of...
Read More♠ Cause for optimism: A boom in stunning public parks! City dwellers have long sought refuge in urban parks where nature, albeit somewhat tamed, reigns supreme. A simple walk in the park can do wonders for one’s psyche, not to mention overall health. “Nature holds the key...
Read More♠ Ways to allow for reflection while walking. In the children’s book Wacky Wednesday, Dr. Seuss imagines a world where people are doing very odd things indeed, like driving a car facing backward. That’s how I felt the other day in my neighborhood. I saw one lady pushing...
Read More♠ How effective beats efficient ↓ Over the past couple of decades (yes, decades) I have been an on-again-off-again runner. I have tried and failed, to build a running habit. It usually starts with enthusiasm, a new playlist and a variation on the famous Couch to 5K routine....
Read MoreDo you have a relationship with Planet Earth—your home? Taking time to focus on and appreciate the place you live creates a feeling of connection and health. ↓ Want to feel happier and more fulfilled in your daily life? You might start by considering how you view...
Read MoreNo matter what you weigh tightening your middle could mean a healthier you. You may not be overweight, but you still have a “muffin top” that’s driving you crazy. If you find yourself with extra weight around the middle, there’s more to think about than the...
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Take a break and boost your mood with this 10-minute walking meditation. ↓ Before you begin your meditation, find a quiet space to walk. It could be outdoors, or in a hallway, or even a large room, walking back and forth. ↓ Walking meditation can be a formal practice,...
Read More7 Healthy Weight Decrease Tips ↓ Some healthy weight reduction tips can help you to towards your objective of keeping a healthy weight. The healthy weight decrease tips which are explained noted below are easy to follow together with some self-control and consistency as, without them, it is...
Read More↓ The Surprise Health Benefit of Walking Your brain is boosted by your feet hitting the ground. ↓ Many people are obsessed with counting their daily steps, trying to hit 10,000, and for good reason. Walking has a host of health benefits, from helping prevent osteoporosis, to lifting the...
Read More↓ For many baby boomers, the day begins with unpredictable aches and pains. A 58-year-old new patient of mine recently told me that it feels like his body has launched an unprovoked work-to-rule campaign. On any given morning, some body parts function as they always have...
Read More↓ Walking is a healthy sport for all forty/fifty seniors and is a way to do your exercising. All people who are physically able to walk for your health, this is a great exercise program. Any person who does this is doing a smart and healthy...
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