We all know how important it is to keep our minds and bodies active, particularly as we grow older and when we retire. Keeping the mind stimulated is the best way to "stay young" according to studies. One way to keep your brain stimulated is keep it working by taking up a hobby. Hobbies can not only be fun, but can refresh the mind and body. The benefits of having a hobby can include reducing stress, improving memory, improving physical fitness, and enabling better sleep. Of course some of these depend on the type of hobby, but generally speaking any hobby that keeps the mind …
National Heart Month
Did you know February marks National Heart Month? This important month of awareness aims to inform and educate on how to keep a healthy heart and prevent heart disease across the nation. There's so much we can do to get involved with this important calendar event, not only by educating ourselves and others, but by making little changes to our daily lives and getting involved with campaigning, volunteering and fundraising. The British Heart Foundation provides huge amounts of important information regarding heart disease and how to prevent it. This month they released a poignant …
