The Group that Defied the Odds. Who lives longer and why? This study tells the secret.

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The Group that Defied the Odds

Almost 100 years ago, Harvard University enrolled several hundred individuals in a long-term study of why some people live longer than others. This study is one of the most comprehensive and statistically validated programs in the medical literature. Scientists began tracking the health of 268 Harvard sophomores in 1938 during the Great Depression, as part of the Harvard study of adult development.The findings have been validated and are consistent with smaller studies and quite honestly could h

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We're ignoring easy ways to encourage children to be physically active

Events like the Olympics and Paralympics can be inspiring. But to get more kids moving, we need to address the "enjoyment gap" by shifting the emphasis from competitive sport to activity and play

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10 #ways to stay #physicallyactive
1. Use a standing desk for work
2. Walk for 5-10 minutes every few hours
3. Get up and start walking as you talk.
4. Use stairs instead of lift
5. Walk to your office.
6. While watching TV, move around every few minutes
7. Perform three weight-bearing exercises per week
8. Certain yoga postures (asanas) combined with breathing exercises
9. In the morning, do some simple yoga and stretches
10. Regular strength training with weights is necessary