Welcome to my weekly adventure to “Occupy the Blog-o-Sphere” each Thursday. I offer this hopefully uplifting picture and message to brighten your day and bring something buoyant into your life. As you move through your day with a renewed outlook, may you pass it along.
One of the best gifts you can give yourself, your loved ones, and your society is the gift of taking care of yourself.
As the weather turns warmer and the bulky clothes of winter make way for our more revealing summer wardrobes, it’s natural to think about our bodies and what happened to them since last we really took a good look at them (or let someone else look at them). But this is not a post about vanity; it’s a post about health. Are you kind to the one and only body that carries you through this life? If you think car repairs are expensive, hang on to your hats when you look at the price tag (financial, emotional and social) of repairing a broken down body.
Ben Franklin was right: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
If you want to know what you can do to be kinder to your body and prevent–or at least soften the blow of–costly medical problems, I have a neat web site for you to visit. Real Age was developed by Michael Roizen, currently the Chief Wellness Officer at The Cleveland Clinic. The test takes about 20-30 minutes and calculates your “real age” based on your family history and current medical, emotional, dietary, and social issues. My actual age is 54.5. Based on my answers, my “real age” is 48.5. In my mind, I’m 28.5, but that’s not part of the equation.
Not only is it interesting to find out your “real age,” taking the test will clue you in to factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. In many cases, questions have a little “Reason why this is asked” link to explain how that factor equates to a healthy (or unhealthy) lifestyle. After you take the test, the site has a plethora of links to get more information about improving your health.
Health care costs are only going to increase, so it behooves all of us to pay attention to our health. It’s better for us individually and as a society.
So, click here and see how your actual age compares with your “real age.” I dare you!
Click on this link to find out more about joining this cyber-movement to lighten up and brighten up our world so you can decide if you want to be part of it.
Lorna's Voice
Jun 28, 2013 @ 17:06:42
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コンバース
Jun 27, 2013 @ 06:07:45
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Lorna's Voice
Nov 19, 2012 @ 10:58:33
Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.
nike air
Nov 15, 2012 @ 00:56:00
I really like reading a post that will make people think.
Also, thanks for permitting me to comment!
Lorna's Voice
May 08, 2012 @ 13:28:00
🙂
Inside the Mind of Isadora
May 08, 2012 @ 12:32:05
HAhahah …. so overly embarrassed but maybe not. I will be 65 in July as my very sweet- UGH – husband pointed out. I’m sure I’m starting to block out numbers. Who would have thought ????
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Lorna's Voice
May 08, 2012 @ 08:20:51
I know about being late–I’m just catching up today–or trying to. Be well, my friend. 🙂
maturestudenthanginginthere
May 08, 2012 @ 04:58:02
Great post. I’m a bit late in reading – just catching up as I’ve been away and, would you believe unwell, so your post is very apt. Thanks for the link too, I’ll check it out.
Lorna's Voice
May 04, 2012 @ 16:04:41
Yes it does! And a great one, too. 🙂
Shonnie
May 04, 2012 @ 14:33:45
😀 Ya — gotta take care of yourself. Nobudy else will do it quite as good as you … hey that sounds like a song. 😉
Lorna's Voice
May 04, 2012 @ 14:05:57
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed taking the test. I saw your awesome results… 🙂
Lorna's Voice
May 04, 2012 @ 14:05:22
That’s what I like to hear! 🙂
Lorna's Voice
May 04, 2012 @ 14:04:57
That’s great! Any score that puts you younger than you are means you are living kindly to your body and that helps all of us!
Inside the Mind of Isadora
May 04, 2012 @ 12:58:05
Well … my computer wouldn’t cooperate yesterday. It kept popping me off of web-site. I thought …. maybe, I’m not supposed to see these results. BUT – my curiosity was spurred me on. So today, I took the test. Not sure if I should be happy or not. It stated 59 years young. I will be 64 in July. I feel like the little kids who say 4 and a half; like that’s important. Anyway, I was hoping for a 10 year difference. I’ll blame it on those Oylmpic scores. A 10 is always the top score. Then again … what the hey – at least it said that I was younger than I am. Thanks for setting my brain straight. Now, I will have to say 63 1/2. LOLOL
Shonnie
May 03, 2012 @ 18:24:29
Amen girl! Good stuff. 😀 I am working on my mentaly health attitude. Keeping the right things in focus
Diana Douglas
May 03, 2012 @ 17:58:51
Reblogged this on Diana Douglas and commented:
I haven’t quite caught up on everything that accumulated while I was in Texas so I’m hitchin’ a ride on Lorna’s coat tails today.
I took the real age test and it says I’m almost 10 years younger than I really am, (47.5 versus 57) so I guess working out pays off. Check out Lighting up the Blog-o-Sphere. It’s a nice way to start your Thursday.
Lorna's Voice
May 03, 2012 @ 13:45:11
Yeah! 🙂
Lorna's Voice
May 03, 2012 @ 13:44:57
Can’t wait to see the results… 🙂
Inside the Mind of Isadora
May 03, 2012 @ 12:45:54
I love this … I am always up for a challenge. I’ll take the dare. Be back when I get my results. I’m not a wimp. I can take the bad news with the good news. ~~~~ : – OOOooh – Please let it be good news. LOLOL …. be back soon …!!! EEEkkk … – I am really …. hahahaha …..!!!!
Thanks for the laugh tooo … that will help with my score.
Huggies …
totsymae1011
May 03, 2012 @ 11:17:11
Turned out pretty good. I feel relieved.
Lorna's Voice
May 03, 2012 @ 11:03:44
Great! I hope the results are good (meaning in the negative numbers)! 🙂
Lorna's Voice
May 03, 2012 @ 11:01:35
Yes, I took it several years ago and my “real age” was about 12 years younger. I guess being divorced is bad for your health. Someone should talk to those folks. I, for one, am feeling much better! 😉
caseyclifford
May 03, 2012 @ 09:52:46
I took this test about 2 years ago and my real age was 15 years younger than my actual age. However, I am fearful of taking it after the stress of this past year. So this year I pass… I know I’m a wimp. Or an ostrich.
totsymae1011
May 03, 2012 @ 06:40:11
Cool site and a great way to spread a ray of light. I’m heading back over to take the test. Thanks.