Saturday, June 05, 2004

Motley Fool is normally a good read for me for tips on investing, getting out of debt, and so forth, but they had a great article today on 5 tips for a Healthier Life: http://www.fool.com/specials/2004/04060400sp.htm The summary:   Action Plan Take regular time to reflect on your life. You might meditate, for example, or perhaps you'd rather jot down some thoughts in a journal. Of course, if the only thing that really centers you is screaming at the trees in your backyard for 10 minutes a day, go for it. Mind your nutrition. Don't eat soon before going to sleep. Eat more early in the day and less later in the day. Opt for fruit, whole wheat bread, and brown rice over other sugars, white bread, and white rice. Drink lots of water, eat balanced meals, and don't supersize your portions. Exercise! It might seem like a gruesome proposition, but ease into it. Even walking for just 30 minutes a few times a week is a lot better than nothing. Walking briskly for an hour a day could even be enough for you. (That might be a good time to get some reflecting and life-planning done, too.) Get your personal habits and ailments in check. Try to stop smoking. (We can help, at quitsmoking.fool.com.) Research your ailments online and see if you can improve or eliminate them. Socialize. Get more connected with your family and friends. Make more friends. Join communities. Be involved.   Comments9:21:39 PM

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