LIVE LONGER AND STRONGER CHANGING THE SCOPE OF EXERCISE
Cycling Whether it be in a class or outdoors, cycling can be very beneficial for stiff or sore joints. You’re able to get your blood flowing and build muscles in the front and back of your legs as well as your hips. Your arms are also strengthened due to the resistance of balancing your arms and shoulders to steer. Yoga Holding a series of poses can stretch and strengthen your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It also helps lower heart rate and blood pressure and can even relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. For older adults, a well-rounded workout that consists of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility can help in many ways. Some can even be fun!
Your body undergoes a variety of changes over the years, many of which are degenerative and can be debilitating to your health. But exercise can help slow these age-related issues, like heart disease or high blood pressure, and even prevent them in the long run. Here are four ways you can get moving without overexerting yourself. Walking or Jogging Taking a stroll around the neighborhood or a few laps around the park can help build stamina, strengthen lower body muscles, and help fight against bone diseases like osteoporosis. If you want to sweat it out some more, jogging might be a great alternative. But remember to be kind to your joints: Walk at a pace you’re comfortable with, wear supportive shoes, take breaks as needed, and walk on soft surfaces, like tracks or grass. Gardening While gardening doesn’t seem as vigorous as other exercises, it is a hearty physical activity. Digging around in the dirt is actually great for your immune system, and it strengthens your arms, legs/knees, and balance. Mycobacterium vaccae, which is a bacteria commonly found in gardening soil, can alleviate symptoms of allergies, asthma, and even psoriasis.
Not All Contracts Are Formally Signed: Emails and Text Messages Can Be Contracts Too
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When most people think of contracts, they think of formal agreements signed by each party with lawyers present. But not all legally binding documents need to take this route. With the rise of technology over the past 10 years, an email is
Some may think that every contract needs to be signed by each party for it to be legitimate, but that’s not the case. All that is required is that both parties agree to the terms laid out — no signature is needed. Forcelli v. Gelco The 2013 case of Forcelli v.
A contract may be created over a series of emails, not just one. Only use the terms “accept,” agreement,” or “agree” if you truly mean it. These terms signify a legal bind in a court of law. If an actual contract is not intended, use the words “preliminary negotiations” or “non-binding proposal.” If certain conditions are needed, clearly state those in the document. Don’t assume the other party will innately know what the requirements are. Email contracts do not need signatures, only a mutual agreement.
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considered a legitimate contract through law. Here is everything you need to know. What Are Contracts? A contract is a written or spoken agreement between two or more
Gelco established emails (and soon-to-be text messages) as contracts and enforced several guiding principles into practice. Gelco Corporation’s insurance company orally offered the plaintiff, Forcelli, some
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parties concerning an exchange of items of value or service. Therefore, not all contracts need to be formal agreements. For example, you can write a contract on a napkin, scrap paper, or email. Under the ESIGN Act, text messages can also be a legally binding agreement.
money to settle the case, then reiterated it in an email. Forcelli agreed but then tried to back out after winning the case. The New York Appellate Division ruled in a separate case that emails were legally binding and argued that an email isn’t a contract because it isn’t signed is unreasonable.
Since technology has evolved over the years, understanding what a contract is and what’s not is confusing. If you have questions about contracts, their terms, or uses, contact your friends at Brooks & Crowley, LLC. We will be happy to help.
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