Yosef Meystel's Health Blog: March 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Yosef Meystel Learns of Some Common Factors In Longevity

The Fountain of Youth – Yosef Meystel knows that we all are in search for it, but will we ever find it? Today’s news is filled with stories about myths, facts and suspicions of things that will increase our longevity.

So Yosef Meystel figured, ‘why not?’ and he’ll add his own two cents. While these are not guaranteed ways, they will improve your overall health. It has been found that healthy lifestyles promote a longer life.

So what are some ways to increase our longevity? Here are a few:

Healthy eating habits
Stop stressing out
Routinely scan for cancer: breast, cervical and colorectal
Stay social
Quit smoking
Catch your Z’s
Stay active
Stay at a healthy weight
Protect your skin from the sun
Exercise your mind

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Yosef Meystel's Advice: Do It Today For Tomorrow

Yosef Meystel writes about health news, and today's topic is a piece of advice. We are all well aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. With the proper diet and exercise our bodies love us back. But what else do you have to do to improve our overall life? It’s more than just diet and exercise, and it benefits us in the long run.

What we do now helps us years down the road.

MedicineNet.com writes “other important life style modifications lead a healthier life in seniors,” which include:

Limiting alcohol intake to one drink daily
Kicking the smoking habit
Using skin moisturizers and sun protection
Brushing and flossing teeth once or twice a day
Staying proactive in own healthcare and participating in decision making
Making routine doctor visits
Informing your doctor of your medications on a regular basis
Following recommended instructions for health screening, preventive tests, and vaccinations
Visiting a dentist regularly (once or twice a year)
Following up with eye doctor and foot doctor, especially for people with diabetes
Being aware of potential medication side effects and interactions including over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and alternative medicine
Adhering to routine sleep schedule and using good sleep hygiene
Engaging in routine and scheduled social activities
Taking vacations

Yosef Meystel is a big fan of the vacation suggestion. What are you going to do today that will help you tomorrow?

Friday, March 22, 2013

What Do Happy People Do That Make Them So Happy?

In Yosef Meystel's blog today, we wonder have you ever seen a happy person and been jealous of their happiness? Or has someone told you that? Did you know that happy people and unhappy people did things differently? Well of course you did, but do you know what they do differently? We’ll let you in on the secret!

Fear less, love more.
Accept more, resist less.
Forgive more.
Doubt less.
Less criticizing, more praise.
Problems are challenges that can be overcome.
Happy people don’t do it for themselves. They’re selfless.
Dream big.
Kind and grateful.
More positivity and less negativity.
The take responsibility and do not blame others.

What do you think? Think you can do these and make your way to a happier you? You don’t have to do all of these to be happier, try just one or two and soon more will follow.

Did Yosef Meystel miss anything on the list?

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Yosef Meystel's Search for The Fountain of Youth

This blog is a way for Yosef Meystel to share health news with you. Every week Yosef Meystel will publish a couple articles about senior health, healthy lifestyle choices and other health-related topics for you.

The Fountain of Youth – we all are in search for it, but will we ever find it? Today’s news is filled with stories about myths, facts and suspicions of things that will increase our longevity.

So we figured, ‘why not?’ and we’ll add our own two cents. While these are not guaranteed ways, they will improve your overall health. It has been found that healthy lifestyles promote a longer life.