CAN BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE SAVE YOU MONEY?
People say it all the time: You’re wealthy as long as you have your health. But, unlike money, there’s certainly a “use it or lose it” philosophy that applies to our physical fitness and strength. If we don’t regularly use our muscles, they tend to diminish. Thankfully, we can build our strength and our finances at the same time: walking 30 minutes five days a week. We’re serious! That’s all it takes. According to a study from the Journal of American Heart Association, exercise can save people nearly $500–$2,500 a year in the form of medical bills, meaning people who exercise regularly spend less than nonexercisers at the doctor each year. The findings were revealed from an analysis of more than 26,000 people, including those who worked out regularly
and those who didn’t, and their medical records. Researchers found that regularly exercising people spent less on everything from prescription drugs to ER visits and hospitalizations. The most impressive savings? People who were diagnosed with heart disease or had multiple risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, yet exercised regularly, still spent less. These fit, yet at-risk, patients doled out nearly $2,500 less a year than less-active people with similar issues. Yet, even people who didn’t have cardiovascular disease or had, at most, one risk factor saved around $500 a year compared to those with similar health profiles and didn’t exercise as often.
and spending less on medical bills — not that one thing causes the other. However, it does sync with previous research, including a study published by The Lancet journal, which estimated that people who don’t exercise cost the U.S. economy nearly $28 billion every year, both in medical bills and lost productivity. So, if you’d like to sneak in some extra savings this year, don’t forget to exercise! A healthy lifestyle is definitely efficient in the long run, for both your enjoyment of life and your wallet. From everyone at DuPont Wealth Solutions, we wish you a happy, healthy New Year!
It’s important to note that the study only shows a correlation between working out
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BIRTHDAY CAKE BAKED OATMEAL FOR ONE (YES, REALLY)
Inspired by ItsTaylerMarie.org
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? If you tend to think of oatmeal as boring, this fun dessert-themed recipe just might change your mind. To go all out, top with a candle and a dollop of whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Splash of vanilla extract 1 tsp brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup
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1 browning banana, mashed
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1/2 cup milk
2 tsp sprinkles
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1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and prepare a small oven-safe dish. 2. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the sprinkles. 3. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. 4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the oatmeal is golden brown. 5. Let the oatmeal cool slightly, top with sprinkles, and dig in!
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