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First off, its obvious that exercise and being in shape has health benefits. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. Regular physical activity boosts high-density lipoprotein HDL , or good cholesterol while decreasing triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaques in your arteries. But if you are not really that into exercise or you get bored with it then we need to figure out how to trick your mind and body into getting motivated to exercise.

Minimally, you want to do a half hour of exercise a day but that can be spread out. Nor will you be eating while you sleep. Or drinking heavily or smoking, or any of the other activities that can cause an inconveniently timed death. In fact, lack of sleep meaning six hours or less on average is linked to colon cancer, weight gain, strokes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression. Certainly sleeping an extra hour a day has got to be a lot easier than exercising an hour a day.

So how much sleep do you need? Seven to eight hours a night. More than that is not even necessarily healthy. Statistics show that people who regularly sleep eight hours a night, no more and no less, live the longest. The highs are very high and the lows are very low and painful. When I have insomnia here is the form it takes: I have no problem falling asleep.

The worst is when I finally get back to sleep around 5: This is no good for a day trader. You need to be focused, on your game, and not make mistakes which cost you your livelihood because you are simply too tired to be sharp. You would be stupid if you did that. Some of the suggestions below may seem harsh. And the correct solution for insomnia will be different for everyone.

You know what I mean: Imagine keeping all that horrible bacteria in your body one more second than you have to. What happens is that fecal matter builds up in your colon, causing an unvirtuous cycle: The key of all of this article is how to very simply avoid the leading causes of death. Keeping the inside of your body clean is the simplest.

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Going to the bathroom more than three times a week is key. Everyone varies in this but ideally, at least once a day is enough to keep the factory working. Stress effects every aspect of your physical health and can cause every single one of the causes of death mentioned above. Every technique described above indirectly reduces stress. But dealing with stress also involves building your mental muscles.

Mental muscles are like physical ones — they atrophy. Its the same with mental muscles. Believe me, I know this.

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Part of what I do is I daytrade for a living. While there are many stressful jobs out there, daytrading has to be among the top The stress permeates me and part of the daily routine of a daytrader is learning to deal with the stress. Think of the human body when its mugged, or when a car is bearing down on it. The human body signals a flight or fight response. In other words, in a normal response to stress you feel the stress, your body produces the adrenalin and hormones to deal with it, and you react, quickly working off the stress.

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But the normal daily grind that causes our stress almost never gets worked off. Its as if you are mugged all day long.

And that leads to only bad things in the body see all 10 killers above. Try it for just five minutes a day. List all of the things you are grateful for.

All you have to do is for five minutes a day think about the things you are grateful for. The walk you took yesterday. The smile a stranger through your way this morning. Once the muscle is exercised, then get it working again during the moments you feel stressed. If you are feeling stress about a family relationship, think about a time when that relationship was great in your life.

If you are feeling stressed about money, remember that all things cycle and whatever you have this second is still enough for you to enjoy life. I know it sounds corny. Nobody knows for sure how every detail of the brain works. But we do have a basic model. The brain has mm neurons, give or take, that communicate via synapses. When you learn something new, a bunch of neurons and their synapses fire up with traffic. The more traffic between neurons, the more their synapses strengthen. Additionally, there are other benefits to keeping sharp: Becker writes, by enticing him with yummy treats, your dog will likely surprise you with how quickly he can figure out the puzzle.

Much like humans, dogs also need regular exercise to help maintain a healthy weight.

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Exercising releases healthy endorphins and reduces stress hormones like cortisol, writes Dr. Getting a chance to explore beyond the familiar also stimulates your dog's mind. Assuming you and your veterinarian agree that your dog is up to it, you can continue with his regular walks , trips to the dog park and playing fetch well into his senior years. Many elderly pooches still enjoy a slow stroll, a ride in a wagon or hydrotherapy for those with achy joints. Even when the weather is bad, there are plenty of ways to keep your dog active indoors , like playing fetch with a soft toy or a making time for a little tug of war.

Even dogs who are already well-behaved can learn and practice new tricks to challenge their minds.

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Challenging him with a scent game is another fun option. You can train him to search your home for a hidden treat, or flip over two containers and teach her to sniff out which one is hiding a treat. These are just a few of many games trainer Mikkel Becker recommends to help keep your dog young and active. For aging dogs, it may be beneficial to train them to do things that might keep them safer or make life easier for them , like wearing nonslip booties around the house or learning to walk up a ramp.

Taking your dog in for regular checkups with his veterinarian might help catch health problems earlier, which could then improve his prognosis. As your dog ages, he'll likely need to be seen by the vet more often. Most vets recommend an exam twice a year for seniors, even if they appear healthy.

Regular, at-home preventive care includes things like keeping his teeth clean. You should brush your dog's teeth daily and have them professionally cleaned regularly by his veterinarian. This may help prevent dental diseases that can cause pain and serious complications when left untreated. By Amy Sinatra Ayres February 2,