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Ski Weekend Don't let cold and snow keep you huddled up inside. Give your bones an outdoor workout this weekend with cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing not only develops balance, coordination, and strength, but a recent study revealed that it also can increase lean muscle mass, decrease body fat, and improve bone mineral density. RealAge Benefit: Doing stamina-building exercises for at least 60 minutes per week can make your RealAge as much as 6.4 years younger.
If you own a dog, be sure to optimize the RealAge benefits of pet ownership by getting you and your four-legged friend moving. Studies show that dog owners tend to be healthier than non-dog owners, presumably because dogs keep people active. However, a recent study in Australia suggested that over half of dog owners may not be regularly walking their dogs. Make the most of your furry friend by taking him for daily walks. RealAge Benefit: Owning a dog and walking the dog regularly can make your RealAge as much as 1 year younger.
Are you thinking of going in for laser eye surgery? If you have a history of dry eyes, the laser may not be for you. The Eye Surgery Education Foundation includes people with a history of dry eyes on their list of patients who make less-than-ideal candidates for LASIK, a laser procedure that can help correct some cases of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Laser eye surgery can make chronically dry eyes worse. RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.
According to the National Weather Service, waiting until the last minute to seek shelter from a brewing storm is dangerous because lightning often strikes far from rainfall. To protect you and your family, head inside at the first sounds of thunder. Dark cloud bases and increasing winds are other clues that it's time to seek shelter. RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger. | ||
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