In the United States alone, 77 million baby boomers are reaching their “older adulthood.” And according to recent expert testimony to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, “senior citizens” could avoid as much as $660 million a year in prescription drug cost by changing their lifestyles, including their diet and activity levels. Of course, what this means to most Americans is that they could live healthier and longer, without the use of prescription medications, simply by leading a healthier lifestyle.

The current recommended activity level for adults of any age is a minimum of 30 minutes per day, at least [1] ve days per week. According to the testimony, only about 15 percent of American ages 45 to 74 are active the recommended amount. And for those age 75 and over, the percentage drops to only 12! (more…)

Long ago there lived a great martial arts master who was revered for caring and making each of his  students feel special. Hundreds of students, young and old alike, came to his school to learn.

Each morning, they would gather in a great hall to practice under his close guidance. After class each day, they would go about their assigned tasks. Some would gather wood, others would clean the dojo and still others would carry water or work in the garden. Everyone had a job to do and they took great care to do their job well, because each of them knew that they were special. (more…)