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CONTINUES WITH SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN RACING
BENEFITS ON THE BIKE
Why Bicycling Can Keep You Feeling Great as You Age
Almost immediately, NASCAR made sweeping changes to the sport, including requiring drivers to wear a head and neck support (HANS) device along with their helmet to stabilize the body in an accident. It was a device that Earnhardt refused to wear due to its restraint, and one that potentially could have saved his life had he been wearing it.
They say you never forget to ride a bike, and if that’s true, then you might want to start riding your bike again! Biking can be a fun way to get exercise, spend time with friends, and explore your community, but it’s also one of the best ways to fight aging and stay active. It’s a must-do hobby for seniors for these three reasons! Protect Your Joints While Working Out Exercise is a vital part of healthy aging, but it can be difficult to work up a good sweat and stay pain-free. Biking is just the activity to do that. Because your feet are never actually hitting the ground, all of the force your body is exerting into moving the bicycle is being absorbed by the bike. This lessens the strain of the weight that can push on your joints when you walk or run while also working your body in a very similar way. Your heart rate will increase, your muscles will get a good burn in, and your joints won’t be stiff. Stay Active and Socialize Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to serious health concerns among the elderly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Limited mobility, widowhood, and retirement make older adults more susceptible to being alone, which can result in worsening chronic conditions or the development of cognitive impairment. Any activity that gets you out of the house can prevent this! Biking offers an opportunity to explore the community and meet new people through biking groups, and it allows you to easily travel to your loved ones for some quality time. Join Your Family Spending time with our families is more cherished these days as we approach a post-pandemic world. But mobility issues and aging pains can make it difficult for older and younger generations to do similar activities — except biking. Riding a bike is something nearly anyone can do. Babies can ride in strollers or seats behind their parents while Grandpa and Grandma can keep pace on a bike. Families can go for bike rides down local trails or bike to the ice cream shop for a sweet treat everyone will enjoy!
The organization also instituted improved outer barriers and seat belts. (It was previously believed that a
seat belt malfunction led to Earnhardt’s death.) Along with those improvements, NASCAR continues to update its safety measures. According to ESPN, the sport has also required drivers to wear full-face helmets, and vehicles are now outfitted with shock-absorbing foam to protect drivers’ bodies from the energy produced in an accident. The work NASCAR did to improve driver safety was on full display at the 2020 Daytona 500, when racer Ryan Newman’s vehicle hit the wall, flipped upside down, and was then propelled into the air before landing in the infield. The accident was horrific, and Newman had to seek treatment at a nearby hospital — but he lived.
“Those people,” Newman said to ESPN about those who made safety regulations a standard in the sport, “collectively saved my life.”
Easy & Healthy Green Rice Inspired by 101Cookbooks.com
Ingredients
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1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves
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1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced
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1 cup tightly packed kale leaves, stems removed 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
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1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 tsp kosher salt
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Directions
1. In a blender, purée spinach and kale with vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt. Set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in rice and cook and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding the blended mixture. Increase heat to bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 15–20 minutes. 5. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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