WellGirls

07/02/2025

This is truly inspiring and shows age can be just a number 😊

Meet Margaret Johnson, a remarkable 100-year-old athlete from Denver, Colorado, who is showing the world that it’s never too late to chase your dreams!

Margaret laced up her running shoes for the first time at 70, proving that passion and determination have no expiration date. Now, at 100, she continues to defy expectations, inspiring countless people with her resilience.

On September 5, at a national senior sports competition, she shattered two records, becoming the fastest woman in her age group.

Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the limitless potential within us all!

24/06/2020

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13/04/2020

Hope you have had a restful Easter, and found moments of happiness nestled amongst the craziness that is our new 'normal'.
Take care of you, and stay well. :-)

05/08/2019

This is so true. :-)

A very 🔌 👈🏼 You’ll find us unplugging tonight 🙏🏻✨ via

28/12/2018

Your genes don't have to control your life. Scientists have recently discovered through the study of epigenetics that adopting healthy behaviors can turn off undesirable genes.

28/05/2018

It doesn't take a lot of movement to make a big difference to our health future.
This study concludes that getting up from sitting for just an extra 20 minutes a day, can have a big improvement in how we age. Very achievable I say! :-)
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170830101415.htm

22/02/2018

Recent scientific studies are showing a link between mind health and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) health.
The research also suggests big benefits with mindfulness practices for heart health. This great article looks at ways to implement meditation and other mindfulness techniques for this purpose. I particularly like the section on 'moving meditation' - as someone who finds it hard to sit still for too long, a moving meditation is a great option! :-)

The mind-calming effect of meditation can help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research. A regular practice can lower heart rate, improve blood flow, and reduce and manage stress. It also can help create a positive outlook on life and ...

27/01/2018

Is there such a thing as the Fountain of Youth? If so, it hasn't been found yet.
But (yes, there is a but!)...... there are places in the world where the majority of people do seem to live both longer and healthier lives. These places are known as the 'Blue Zones', and include Okinawa (Japan); Sardinia (Italy); Nicoya (Costa Rica); Icaria (Greece) and among the Seventh-day Adventists in an area of California (USA).
Looking at the way people live in these areas may help provide clues on how to slow the ageing process .
This article outlines a number of key findings from the "Blue Zone project". 🙂

Blue Zones are places around the world with the highest population of people living to at least 100. Here are the nine things these people have in common.

01/01/2018

Whatever life challenges you are facing, whatever health goals you hope to achieve, a new year is just beginning and a fresh start awaits.
Believe in yourself and trust in your purpose in life. Keep moving forward, just one step at a time, and your goals will grow nearer until they are easily within reach.
Wherever you are in the world, I wish you a very happy, healthy and meaningful 2018. :-)

21/12/2017

This Christmas season, allow yourself to relax and truly enjoy the festivities. Be the person you have always wanted to be.... Love more, laugh more, worry less.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas this year and a safe and happy welcome to the new year! :-)

15/11/2017

Another home run for regular exercise, this time in maintaining brain health as we age. This study reviewed 14 clinical trials looking at the effects on the brain of regular aerobic exercise including walking, jogging on a treadmill and cycling. The results were positive and showed that regular exercise appears to slow down brain deterioration with age (and so help maintain memory and brain function). That's definitely motivation to pop on the sports shoes and get moving! :-)
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171113195024.htm

23/10/2017

Hands up if you've got a phobia of either spiders or snakes.... Well you're definitely not alone! And new research shows it may be in our genes. This interesting study has found that even small babies can show signs of stress on seeing images of these critters - before having had any personal bad experiences with them..... Makes me wonder how many of our other fears / beliefs may also be hardwired in our genes...... Fascinating stuff! :-) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171019110953.htm