In research at the University of Maryland, scientists found that laughing can increase blood flow by 22 percent and may protect against heart problems. It also relieves stress.
Tag: Thought
Think Young, Stay Healthy
In a Yale study, younger adults who had the most negative views on aging were almost twice as likely to later have a heart attack or other cardio problems as those with positive attitudes. To break out of stereotyped thinking, consider the lively older people you know or see on TV – Betty White on Hot in Cleveland, for example – and ask yourself if they fit the image you have of older folks.
Stating the Obvious
FEAR: How can I give to charity if I can’t even pay my own bills?
FACT: Charitable giving is a part of an overall strategy for taking control of your cash flow. If you start giving at the same time that you start building assets, your assets will still grow because you’ve chosen to adopt a fiscally responsible path for yourself.
FREEDOM: Instead of risking your financial freedom, giving will enhance it.
“The only question with wealth is what you do with it.” – John D. Rockefeller