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Campfire Cooking Made Easy
On This Page What is Campfire Cooking? Methods for Campfire Cooking: Delicious Campfire Recipes: How to Cook over a Campfire Method 2: Cooking Food on a Stick What is Campfire Cooking? Build a small fire at least 30-45 minutes before you plan to start cooking. Place crumpled newspaper, dry leaves and brush, or a firestarter…
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Cool Data From Record-Setting Older Marathoner
https://www.outsideonline.com/2410181/masters-marathoners-physiology-research At the Frankfurt Marathon in October 2019, Irishman Tommy Hughes set an impressive age group record of 2:27 for the marathon, at 59. He also set a combined father-son time record of 4:59 when his son Eoin finished in 2:31. The combined time might have been a little better if Eoin had trained as hard as…
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New Blood Pressure Adventure
This is my latest challenge. I found out I have pretty significant hypertension (elevated blood pressure), . This occurred at my new doctors office (general practitioner). I have had “white coat disease” in the past, where BP reading is elevated in the doctors office, but when I go home it’s fine. So when I got…
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Be the change you wish to see,,,
This reminds me of the song that Unity Church Services typically end with: “Let There be peace on earth, and let it begin with me”. Both of these notions focus us squarely on what is under our own control. And hopefully by changing ourselves for the better we can inspire others to do so.
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The Healing Power of Nature
Getting out in nature is a great antidote for the “hustle and bustle” of modern life. Just a stroll in a local park will do, or a jaunt in a wilder or more “unmanicured” natural setting is even better. I strive to do get a dose of this at least once a day. It doesn’t…
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Enthusiastic Workout Yesterday – Too Much of A Good Thing?
Yesterday I felt well-rested and my fitness app said my recovery was good, So I really went for it in my workout, about an hour of upper body work in my home gym then a three hour bike ride. I felt great so threw in some extra hard intervals on the bike. I was pretty…
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On Healthspan and Lifespan, and Learning From Centenarians
I’ve been reading about longevity related topics lately. Maybe that’s what happens when you turn 68 The most important distinction to me is between lifespan and healthspan. Lifespan has been increasing due to modern medicine, but often people go through a long debilitating decline at the end of life. In contrast, healthspan is what percentage…
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Longevity Village
I just read The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China by Dr John D. Day, his wife Jane Ann Day, and Matthew LaPlante. It is a fascinating and informative read. It is about the village of Bapan in southwest China, near the border with Vietnam. This village has the largest concentration of centenarians…
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Daddy, Can I Have A Puppy?
Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: “Please, can I have a puppy?” Rather than dodge the question, parents should consider whether their family is ready for a pet, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of early childhood care and education.…
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Easy Tips for Making Iced Coffee Drinks
A big chill is sweeping the coffee industry as iced coffee beverages gain popularity. According to the National Coffee Association, the percentage of Americans who drink iced coffee beverages increased from 20 percent in 2003 to 29 percent in 2004. Following the popularity of cappuccinos and mocha lattes, consumers are discovering that coffee is just…