RealAge Tip- Positive Attitude

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Registered: 03-19-2003
RealAge Tip- Positive Attitude
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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 10:52am
A sunny disposition may help protect you against age-related physical decline.

Positive thinking may help older people remain physically active and strong, whereas a negative mental attitude may quickly lead to cognitive deterioration, a new study concluded. To see the glass as half full, spend time contemplating the good things in your life and try to avoid repeatedly mulling over negative experiences.

Positive thinking appears to boost health by enhancing immune system function. A positive disposition also may help people avoid mental conditions that have been associated with poor health choices, such as depression and anxiety. If you find yourself struggling to remain positive, consider writing your worries down and then promising to forget about them for the rest of the day. Return to your list when you have time to work on positive solutions to your problems. Also, finding enjoyable ways to pass your free time could give you less time to fret and more positive experiences to remember later on.


RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.


(-: HAVE A HAPPY WEEKEND :-)

Moderation IS Key!

cl-vi_islandgirl
Getting Fit in Your 30's

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-04-2003
Fri, 11-05-2004 - 1:00pm

IG, as I sit here fuming at work, let me just say that your timing is impecable!!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 11-05-2004 - 5:21pm
......as I said earlier "Have a Happy Weekend"....and try not to dwell on whatever was going on at work today while enjoying your time off!
Moderation IS Key!

cl-vi_islandgirl
Getting Fit in Your 30's

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