Live Longer and Better

Research presented last week at the annual American Heart Association's epidemiology and prevention conference indicated that the best way to live a healthy life beyond 85 years is to be physically fit in middle age. Interestingly, physical fitness even edged smoking as a predictor for a long healthy life. The findings were presented by Dr. Jarett Berry, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Put another way as quoted in the Wall Street Journal Dr. Berry stated that "if you're not fit in your 50s, your projected life span is eight years shorter than if you are fit"

So, if you're a young adult (or even a not so young adult) start or rekindle strong exercise habits. And don't forget to include your children. Our family spends many hours together walking, running and biking in our neighborhood, swimming at the community pool, and working our muscles at the local YMCA. It's a great way to spend time together.