The simplest way to look and feel younger

           Be more flexible and mobile, too, in just minutes a day

 The Simplest Way Ever To Safely Become 

Stronger More Flexible

& More Energetic

If you have just 15 minutes to spare, you can help build a healthier, younger body!

For centuries, body-weight exercise — actions that move your body against the resistance of gravity — has been a mainstay exercise for athletes and soldiers helping build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility.

It happens to all of us, Reader,

As we get older, we start to realize we’re not a strong as we used to be ... or as flexible. And we admit that we don’t have as much pep as we used to have, either.

And we wonder: What’s the best yet safest way I can get back in shape — and improve my overall health?

Good news: The health and fitness experts at Harvard Medical School have the answer you’re looking for: The start-slow-and-easy workout routines that use your own body weight to strengthen your whole body — routines that offer a wealth of better health and more pep in your step.

They’re all in Harvard’s Special Health Report Body-Weight Exercise, along with easy-to-follow directions and how-to photos. And more good news: you can easily do these feel-younger exercises at home and adjust them to your fitness level. And there’s positively no equipment necessary to get great results.

Today, because they can be easily adapted to fit a wide range of needs and fitness levels, they’re the perfect form of exercise to help you look and feel younger ... prevent falls ... strengthen and protect your back, knees, hips ... fortify your stabilizing core muscles for better posture ... and more.

That’s what makes Harvard’s Body-Weight Exercise Special Report so helpful to you right now. Step-by-step, our health and fitness experts guide you to a healthier, younger body — even if you only have 15 minutes to spare. For example, you’ll discover:

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The single tried-and-true exercise that is practically a total body strengthener.

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How to build well-defined calves — the key anti-gravity muscles that keep you standing tall.

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The small ab-engaging movement that helps support your lower back.

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How to strengthen your hip muscles to help prevent knee pain and make walking easier.

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The easy-on-the-joints cardio interval workout builds endurance as it strengthens your core.

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The classic exercise that tones and strengthens the back of your upper arms — making it easier to open a stuck window, for example.

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A lunge exercise that will help keep you strong and agile, making it easier to pick things up from the floor.

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The squat exercise that helps improve your balance, stability, posture, and power.

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The “super” exercise that strengthens your back muscles and helps you stand tall.

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The simple rehab exercise helps stabilize your pelvis and prevent injuries.

And the beauty of body-weight exercise is that even short workouts can deliver noticeable results.

When you start one of these body-weight routines, there are certain changes you will notice — like having more energy, being able to lift things more easily, seeing some definition in your muscles, and maybe even losing some pounds or inches.

And then there are the changes that you can’t see — like stronger bones, lower blood pressure, and your body’s improved ability to manage blood sugar.

•	Step-by-step directions and color photos show you exactly how to perform each exercise, and offer tips and techniques that ensure perfect form for best results
•	Two workout levels — basic and challenge — allow you to begin your fitness efforts easily and then progress at your own pace.
•	“Make it easier” and “make it harder” options on each level let you customize each exercise to your fitness level.
•	Tips for those with specific conditions — including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis — that can help you get more out of your workouts and avoid injury.
•	Simple warm-up exercises that lubricate your joints, so they move freely for better performance.

 

 

 

 centuries, body-weight exercise — actions that move your body against the resistance of gravity — has been a mainstay exercise for athletes and soldiers helping build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility.

 

 

        Coping with anger while grieving 

 

If the death of someone you love has left you feeling angry or bitter, you might find it helpful to try the following techniques.

Consider it. Is anger a stand-in for more painful emotions, or does the situation warrant it? Do you feel abandoned or afraid? If so, could you enlist support from others or spend some time thinking about your fears and putting them to rest? It might help to share your feelings in a grief support group and learn how others have dealt with similar feelings.

Express it. Set a side a safe time and place each day to defuse angry feelings. Some people yell in the car with the windows rolled up. Some find stress-relief techniques like meditation or yoga helpful. Others find release in punching pillows or in spurts of strenuous activity. Think about options for releasing anger, and plan how to express it safely when it crops up. Sometimes writing about situations that make you feel angry can help you focus on what you are really feeling beneath your anger.

Explain it. Tell others how short-fused you are right now. If you know you stepped over the line, apologize. Most people will make allowances.

 

 

         Discover the Secrets to Improving your                         Balance and Maintaining your

                         Mobility right now!

Dear Reader,

Every 11 seconds an older person in the U.S. is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury.

When we’re children falling is just a normal part of life. You dust off your knees and get back up without thinking about it. But when you fall as an adult, it often results in life-changing consequences. Falls aren’t just responsible for minor injuries; they can lead to extended nursing home care, disability, or even death.

The good news is that many falls can be prevented. For the best ways to maintain your balance and avoid falling get Harvard Medical School’s new report Preventing Falls. This information-packed guide from Harvard’s expert physicians explains:

·         Why we’re more likely to fall as we age

·         The specific risk factors for falling

·         The “right” way to fall to reduce your chances of injury The secrets to preventing falls — from improving your health to exercises that improve strength and balance

How your body keeps you balanced

As you’ll soon learn in Preventing Falls there are two basic types of balance. Static balance gives you the ability to stand up without falling over, while dynamic balance allows you to anticipate and react to changes as you move. Four systems in your body work together to help you stay balanced:

·         The central nervous system coordinates movements by sending motor signals to the eyes and muscles

·         The vestibular system of the inner ear sends messages to the brain about the position and movements of your head in relation to the ground

·         Your vision helps your balance by showing you where you are in relation to other objects

·         And position-sensing nerves — called proprioceptors — embedded in muscles, tendons and joints throughout your body help you move around without stumbling or bumping into things

·         What do some medications, inner ear problems, foot pain, weight changes and vitamin D deficiency have in common? They can all affect your balance.

·         And when you’re an older adult, being just the slightest bit off balance—even for a moment—can lead to a debilitating fall.  In fact, an estimated 1 in 3 people over 65 will fall each year. Every 19 minutes, an older adults dies from a fall-related injury. Women are more likely to fall than men, but men are more likely to die from a fall than a woman.

·         The good news? Many falls are preventable!

·         Keeping your balance and preventing a fall just got easier, thanks to a new report Preventing Falls, from the experts at Harvard Medical School. This information-packed guide explains how your body works to keep you balanced, and the health problems, medications, and home-hazards that can set you up for a fall. And it provides specific ways to help you improve your balance and maintain your mobility.

·         Discover the reasons most people fall.

·         Knowing what causes most falls, is one of the best ways to prevent them. This guide explains why some blood pressure medicines may make you more likely to fall, how cognitive impairment and dementia can lead to balance problems, and how even small changes in the way you walk can increase the risk of falling.