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James Mecham's avatar

Excellent article.

Motion, exercise, creativity: God's gifts for good health, physically, mentally, spiritually.

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mtman2's avatar

If retired always have things to do = on & off thruout a day, or make things to do that are enjoyably healthful,

Gardening, cutting firewood, laen+yardwork, hiking/walks, stairs are super good use them often as possible...!

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Ken warfle's avatar

So true. Seen it over and over again.

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Barbara Charis's avatar

Movement is Life! People should really read about the Father of medicine, Hippocrates. His wisdom was profound. My current newsletter: Hippocrates: The Art of medicine. The Father of Medicine and Ethics. It is unbelievable that his history and teachings are not taught in medical schools. Hippocrates was known for his WISDOM and his CURES. He advocated Natural Nutrient-rich foods and Exercise. He said that food alone would not support health. Movement was totally necessary. I was so impressed with his quotes that i put them down in my log book of quotes. People would get a real health education by reading about Hippocrates who lived 2400 years ago in Ancient Greece. He knew more than the majority of doctors today...He was into the Prevention of illness, as well.

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Joe clark's avatar

Sitting and taking it easy because you worked hard all your life will kill you faster than chasing a cat across I-4 in 3pm traffic.

But first it will make your life miserable.

When you get older it’s not time to take it easy it’s time to work harder I have a lot of work, both mental and physical to do every day that I would prefer not to do and I could afford to hire someone to do it for me but I won’t because I know what a lazy life would do for me.

I’m 78 and if I have a choice I will die of working rather than rotting in a recliner.

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Synickel's avatar

Thanks for the nudge. I need to get back to working out.

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