Staying Healthy | Live Young

Healthy Habits: How to Sharpen Your Mind

June 11, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Top 5 Healthy Habits to Living Young series fifth and final article – How to Sharpen Your Mind. Read more about my top healthy habits.

The Human Brain

The human brain is only about the size of a medium cauliflower once fully developed yet contains 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion synapses. There is no other organ that can rival the complexity of the brain.

The brain is an integral part of running your body but the mind is subject to degradation over time. Use common sense and my ideas below to successfully flex your mental muscles as you age.

Humor bonds people together and relieve tension. Deep hearty laughter boosts the immune system and produces endorphins which are a natural painkiller. Enjoy a good laugh daily and send more oxygen to your brain. [Read more…]

Stay on Healthy Track All Year Long

January 29, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Do you want to save both time and money? Then staying on a healthy track all year long will lead you in that direction. Just imagine what it costs you to take time off work, rushing you or your sick kids to the doctor then running to the drug store for medications and finally falling into bed exhausted. Over time it can take a toll on you and your families well being.

The solution and secret to a long and healthy life is proper maintenance to your body. Think about it we do maintenance all the time for material items that can even be replaced like; cars appliances, computers, home furnace and the list goes on. You can’t replace your whole body when it stops functioning. So why not keep your body tuned up on a daily basis by simply eating well and exercising. [Read more…]

Back to School: Staying Healthy Tips for Your Children

October 30, 2011 by Lou Ann Donovan

We all know that healthy kids are happier and more productive at school. So now that school is in full swing all parents know that the germ exposure increases around large group of children. Let us take a look at the some of the key health tips to keeping our children well this school year and for years beyond.

Healthy balanced diet will keep your children’s mental alertness in balance. When getting nutrients from each of the food groups daily your children will have longer attention spans and retain more information. Be sure to check out the resources below for the top 10 brain foods which can help with their memory and concentration.

Nutritional supplements are more important than ever before to protect your child’s immune system for prevention and boost their overall health. Current research is finding that our modern day diet and lifestyle is not meeting the dietary needs of our children. Experts now agree that everyone should be supplementing for optimal health and longevity. As our children excel through their school years these are also the critical growing years for keeping their body and mind healthy.

Plenty of sleep is an important piece for your child’s overall health. For peak performance both physically and mentally make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep each night. Ask your physician how many hours a night your child should be getting based on their age.

Routines also play an important role in staying healthy. Teach your children at an early age to be consistent with their bedtime, washing their hands, brushing their teeth and eating healthy meals. Forming these habits early teaches them a lifetime of healthy habits.

So help shape the future of our next generation by developing healthier habits for your children today. Follow the above health tips to super-charge their immune protection and provide nutritional support for their brain development and growing bodies.