William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-01-01 / 1. szám
Our Health Corn tend to have a greater sense of meaning in their life. Further studies have linked curiosity to psychological well-being and the expansion of knowledge and skills. • Be Silly. A little silliness may have serious health benefits. Cardiologists find a stronger sense of humor in patients with healthy hearts. They conclude that laughter is the best medicine when it comes to protecting your heart. • Play. Goofing off is not just for puppies and kittens. Play is a basic human need, like sleeping or eating. Play enhances intelligence, creativity, problemsolving and social skills. Take a cue from your pet and indulge in an activity that has no purpose other than sheer fun. • Stretch Often. Besides improving flexibility, stretching can improve muscle strength and endurance. • Eat Fish. Most cats would trade kibble for a can of tuna any day. We can choose to make fish part of our regular diet. Salmon, tuna, trout and other fatty fish are high in Omega 3 fatty-acids, which can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis. Rush University researchers found that people who ate fish at least once a week were 60 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. • Drink Water. Dogs don't lap up a sports drink or soda when they have been playing hard, and neither should we. Water gives your muscles and tissues the critical fluid they need without adding any calories. • If You Love Someone, Show It. This is what I feel is the most important lesson we can learn from our pets. Dogs don't play hard to get. When they love you, they show it, and you know it. A small sign of compassion or affection can greatly impact ones day. Showing our feelings will not only strengthen our personal relationships but could impact our entire world. Being a bedside nurse, I see this daily. So, when you become frustrated with the house training, the scratching and the chewing...stop... breathe...hug your baby and learn a thing or two. Till next month.... ■fee Healthy - Happy - stay rtti egészségére! Pebble ^ i x William Penn Life 0 January 2012 0 11
