This seems to be a month of action!  Not only is this the month of March, making you think of rhythmic steps and stomping feet. – It is also the month when Spring begins.

Rhythmic steps, stomping feet moving forward.  Add to this the leap and bounce of an upward spring.  This is clearly a month to move onward and upward with your age esteem.

Are you involved in regular physical activity that keeps you energized?  Physical exercise not only stimulates your body; it also keeps your mind alive.  Both increase your age esteem.

• Treat yourself to a daily walk.  Walking is one of the best exercises for your total well being, and the easiest.
• Join an aqua gym exercise class.  Water exercises are excellent and more gentle on your joints.
• Dance!  Research proves it to be one of the finest exercises for balance as well as being fun.  Dance to music at home or join a formal class.  Both are great options.
• Play with children.  Children seem to be constantly on the move.  You get exercise without even realizing it. – And it keeps your own inner child alive!
• Ride a bicycle.  Best is to ride outside on bicycle paths, but if this is not possible as stationary bike will do.  With the new outdoor electric bicycles, today you can ride up steep grades without hurting your joints.

Whatever you choose for physical action this is the month to commit to it.  Your overall health and age esteem will thank you.  When we feel good physically we are happier, healthier and more confident.

Bonnie Fatio

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This year’s World Health Day is focused on making cities healthier.

As the World Health Organization (WHO) states, « There are solutions.  Urban planning can promote healthy behaviours and safety through investment in active transport, designing areas to promote physical activity and passing regulatory controls on tobacco and food safety. Improving urban living conditions in the areas of housing, water and sanitation will go a long way to mitigating health risks.  Building inclusive cities that are accessible and age-friendly will benefit all urban residents.

Such actions do not necessarily require additional funding, but commitment to redirect resources to priority interventions, thereby achieving greater efficiency. »

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