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Miscellaneous Tips (from “Healthy Living” magazine)
+ We all know joy feels good in the present, but it also has long term benefits. “Positive
emotions may extend the years of quality living, says Anthony Ong, assistant professor of
human development at Cornell University. Why? Happier people are more likely to
exercise, eat well, and not smoke. And upbeat folks produce fewer of the harmful hormones
related to stress.
+ Take steps to protect your skin while gardening etc since ultraviolet rays increase in the
spring, sasys Macrene alexiades, assistant clinical professor of dermatology of Yale
University School of Medicine. Gloves will protect your hands and a wide brimmed hat will
help shield your face and neck.
+ To make your brightly hued nail polish last longer, before painting, swipe nails (even if
they are bare) with polish remover to get rid of any moisture or your skin’s natural oils,
which can prevent polish from sticking, says nail artist Julie Kandalec. Always use a base
coat and a top coat, but skip fat drying varieties-although convenient, they can cause polish to
chip faster.
+ Get set for sleeveless season with this quick triceps toner from Mary Tedesco, Martha
Stewart’s personal trainer. Stand with feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold a
12 to 15 pound dumbbell in front of you with both hands and straighten arms
overhead. Bend elbows, and slowly lower the weight behind your head. Return to start. Do
20 reps.
+ Keep your teeth in top shape; Lilmit your intake of acidic drinks, such as orange juice,
soda and bottled iced tea, which can attack enamel, softening it and making it more open to
the bacteria that causes cavities, “ says Jennifer Jablow, a New York city dentist. When you
do have these sips, rinse your mouth with water afterward to help wash away damaging
acidic residue.
+ Meditation may actually make you smarter. Researchers at Mass. General Hospital took
MRIs of people before and after an eight week mindfulness meditation program and found
that meditating for an average of 27 minutes per day increased gray matter density in the
hippocampus region of the brain, which is involved in learning and memory processes.