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GET MORE ACTIVE

Spring time in Alabama!!

Boy it’s beautiful today. Made me think, most of us need to increase our activity level. Shake off some of that winter rust. No, this is not the rehab or even the exercise patients I wrote about in the “Therapy” blog, http://aossma.com/blogarchives.html. I mean just every day things. We all could be a little more active.

Things that come to mind for *me* would be to park on the far side of the lot (I’m taking a pass on that if it’s raining), take at least one flight of stairs, and use the push mower more. I could walk the dog more instead of sending the kids to do it (the dog likely needs the activity as well; she’s getting a bit chubby).

For you it might be playing with the (grand) kids, but not video games…unless it’s that WII thing, it can be pretty active….for golf, walking instead of using a cart, when you’re out shopping, walk down to that end of the mall just to see what’s there. Bowling, horseshoes, whatever you like!! Be creative!! Try to use your body a little more in everyday activities at work, home, church, school, I bet you can think of all kinds of things just to be a little more active with your life, if you just put your mind to it.

Your body will appreciate it, your mind will be sharper, and you might just see or learn something interesting.

If you decide to undertake an *exercise* program, though, see my comments in the above link for some tips on that.

Well, have fun and enjoy this weather (I’m sure it will soon be hot as anything!!)

Until next time,

James Bailey, MD

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