Why should we be staying up with the newest technology? (Continued From Outside)
Longevity and mental function can greatly be influenced by technology. I’m not talking about the actual technology (which actually can do these things too) but I’m talking about the process of adopting any new technology into your life. So what exactly am I talking about? We know that as we get older we tend to get stuck in our ways and tend to resist change. The problem with that is that the rest of the world is making the change, but we’re not. Take the computer as an example. I have patients (you know who you are) that do not own a computer. Wouldn’t even know how to start it if they had one. What are these people missing? They
are missing opportunities to connect with the rest of the world. Family, loved ones, long lost friends. Facebook, for example, has become a huge meeting ground for people ages 55-75. And that demographic is continuing to grow. Yes that means that you have to buy a computer and even worse it means you have to STRUGGLE to learn how to do everything - but if you look at the research we know that people with strong socialization activities as we age tend to live longer than those that don’t. Say what you want about using the computer to socialize as opposed to an old fashioned phone call but if you want to interact with your grandkids
and be a part of their life you better learn how to do so. Chances are they aren’t going to adapt older technology to suit you. And here’s the added bonus: We also know that people who challenge themselves by learning new skills or new technologies tend to have better cognitive skills as they age. What fun is it to live a long life if your brain is mush? The bottom line is that we should all try to keep up with the times - as hard as that may seem to be. It’s never too late to start. And in conclusion, since everyone is now going to jump onto Facebook, please find us at Next Step Physical Therapy, then like us and follow us (ha ha).
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing
Help Your Posture In Minutes Try this movement to have better posture
INGREDIENTS Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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PRONE BACK EXTENSION While lying face down, slowly raise your chest upwards and off the ground. Then lower slowly back to the ground. Repeat 10 times.
• 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano • 1 medium clove garlic • ¼ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper Salad • 6 heads lettuce • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese • 3 pieces bacon, cooked & crumbled • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS To prepare dressing: Place ¾ cup blue cheese, yogurt, oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper inablenderor foodprocessor.Blenduntil almost smooth. To prepare salad: Cut each head of lettuce in half lengthwise and place on a large salad plate. Dollop 2 tablespoons of the dressing over each serving and top with more blue cheese, bacon and scallions. Serve with extra dressing on the side, if desired.
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