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by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
I?d like to share an interesting article I read recently, An obituary, actually. The world?s oldest man died last Thursday, at age 114. His name was Walter Breuning, and he lived in Great Falls, Montana. While a long way from Pittsburgh, his secrets are those from which we can all learn.
While no guarantee for a long and healthy life, here?s some of his personal advice: (1) eat two meals a day; (2) help other people; and (3) embrace change. Simple advice, but hard to follow for a lifetime.
He found a good way to manage his weight, by limiting his frequency of eating (which from a nutritional point of view is fine). Fred Astaire, who died when he was nearly 90 ? and still dancing until the end ? was also a member of the two meals a day club! This is not a recipe for success, but a take-home message that weight control is one factor tied to longevity, and it?s important to follow a plan that works for you.
Helping other people is a key factor of social connection and a positive mindset. While he was not of the generation of Facebook and Twitter, Mr. Breuning stayed engaged with volunteerism. Stay connected in ways that are meaningful to you.
Perhaps most importantly, is the ability to embrace change, and be adaptable. Learn to accept that this is not a perfect world, and we must all be flexible and ?roll with the punches.?
No matter what your age ? do you have any personal suggestions for a long life?
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Health News
Secrets to a Long Life
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
I?d like to share an interesting article I read recently, An obituary, actually. The world?s oldest man died last Thursday, at age 114. His name was Walter Breuning, and he lived in Great Falls, Montana. While a long way from Pittsburgh, his secrets are those from which we can all learn.
While no guarantee for a long and healthy life, here?s some of his personal advice: (1) eat two meals a day; (2) help other people; and (3) embrace change. Simple advice, but hard to follow for a lifetime.
He found a good way to manage his weight, by limiting his frequency of eating (which from a nutritional point of view is fine). Fred Astaire, who died when he was nearly 90 ? and still dancing until the end ? was also a member of the two meals a day club! This is not a recipe for success, but a take-home message that weight control is one factor tied to longevity, and it?s important to follow a plan that works for you.
Helping other people is a key factor of social connection and a positive mindset. While he was not of the generation of Facebook and Twitter, Mr. Breuning stayed engaged with volunteerism. Stay connected in ways that are meaningful to you.
Perhaps most importantly, is the ability to embrace change, and be adaptable. Learn to accept that this is not a perfect world, and we must all be flexible and ?roll with the punches.?
No matter what your age ? do you have any personal suggestions for a long life?
- Are You An ?active? Listener?
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You might have read about the recent passing of Stephen Covey, the best-selling business author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. His advice continues to help millions of people in the workplace, and I always remember...
- Healthy Living Leads To A Long Life
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom That headline is constantly in the news ? and many of us think it?s a new one, based on ?recent scientific studies.? But did you know that nearly 50 years ago, a public health pioneer documented this ?new? finding?Dr. Lester...
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Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Just what role do your scale and regular weighing play in weight loss and long-term maintenance? You?ve heard both sides. The PRO: Studies show that regular weighing (once a day, or once a week) is a key feature of long-term weight...
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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I can?t think of one person I know ? man or woman ? who is not critical in some way of their own body. The concept of a positive body image is foreign to many people ? especially those trying to lose weight. An interesting study...
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by Dr. Madelyn FernstromNever heard of vitamin L? It?s not a nutrition term. Vitamin L stands for ?love? ? as in ?learn to love yourself?. Sometimes all you need is a little vitamin L to help stay on track. When it comes to losing weight, we put too much...