Dr. James D. Jones, MDVIP

09/13/2023

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/09/1198047149/blue-zones-live-to-100-7-healthy-habits
Here's some interesting reading (and watching) for you. Dan Buettner's many years of exploring the areas of the world that contain the most centenarians has given him a unique and insightful perspective on aging and how to do it well.
The 7 healthy habits you can read about above help extend longevity with joy. The habits really are not surprising but the length and happiness of the lives of these elders lend a resounding credence to the philosophy.
The Netflix documentary is called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. We've got it saved to watch this weekend. Hope you'll be watching it with us.

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

09/11/2022

It's finally cooling down enough in our area to be able to get outside and walk which might be enough to change up your routine and make it interesting again. If not, here are some good ideas about how to boost your 'gain'.

Maximize your walking workout by adding some of these ideas to your routine.

01/24/2022

05/27/2021

Trying to practice what I preach. Stay Active!

05/27/2021

How many times have you heard me say…. It’s not so much what you do, it’s that you do! Stay active!

A kinesiologist’s guide to running well into your later years

04/26/2021

Walking is good for your health. Walking outside brings in another benefit, Walking at a faster pace brings in more benefit. Bottom line is Walking is good for you and springtime is a wonderful time to get out and go.

It's almost universal and good for your health — but it goes deeper than that.

12/30/2020

https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/19/a-side-by-side-
comparison-of-the-pfizer-biontech-and-moderna-vaccines/

A look at how the two authorized vaccines stack up against one another on a host of factors, including efficacy and safety.

12/20/2020

This is interesting information on how many lives vaccines have saved over the years, the progression of science, and how scientists pinpoint new threats and react.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/vaccine-development.html

10/30/2020

In (hopeful) anticipation of a vaccine forthcoming, here's info on the type of vaccine being produced and how it helps your body to protect itself.

Watch to see how mRNA is being harnessed by scientists to to try to protect us from disease — including Covid-19.

09/17/2020

Walking. Walking is a lifelong habit that gives lifelong benefits. Go take a walk today!

Walking is one of the easiest things you can do to lose weight and keep it off.