I don’t know what appeals about getting out into the great outdoors as we get older. There seems to be a desire to reconnect with nature, fill our lungs with fresh air, or is it just we have more time? Multi-day hiking away from civilisation is the ultimate, and near the top of that list is the Routeburn Track. While many people have this hike on their bucket list, I had more reason than most to complete this track.
Running is known to be a high impact form of exercise. The stress on soft tissue and the risk of injury can have long-term effects. As we age do the benefits of running outweigh the possible risk of injury and is there an effect on longevity?
For those in Covid-19-imposed isolation having access to homegrown vegetables is a bonus. If you have a sunny spot in your garden (and you can access seedlings) and you have been thinking about growing some vegetables, here are some other good reasons to get you eating fresh.
Life expectancies have increased and are likely to increase further, and this raises the question of whether providing an inheritance after you die is leaving it too late. Authorised financial advisor Dean Edwards offers an alternative worth considering.
I am interested to know what diseases might take us out from a purely statistical point of view, so I know where to focus my attention when it comes to longevity. So here it is by the numbers.
The Japanese concept of ikigai is both widely understood in Japan, and connected to longevity in the southern islands of Okinawa, one of Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones (a region where people live much longer than average). So what is ikigai and how do you find yours?
There are many benefits to exercise in general, however some studies have specifically focused on the health benefits of running. So if you have ever wanted to get out and run, here are some good reasons to choose this form of exercise, and the good news is you don’t need to run far or fast to reap the benefits.
It is best to pick and consume fresh fruit and vegetables as close to harvest as possible however, some can be picked early and continue to ripen. Here’s a handy list to help you out.