A Healthy You

“Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.” By William Arthur Ward – author and regular contributor to the Reader’s Digest.  A member of ‘Who’s Who in American Education”, “Who’s who in Public Relations”, and “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest.  William was the Assistant to the President of Texas Wesleyan College, and is one of America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims.  “Like other negative emotions — stress and depression among them — bitterness has physical consequences: high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, increased risk of heart disease. The longer you hold a grudge, the more likely your negative emotions will take a toll on your heart and your health. “The data that negative mental states cause heart problems is just stupendous,” Dr. Charles Raison, associate professor of psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, told CNN. “The data is just as established...

We all have complaints about those whom seem to be playing games online. It seems that they have created their own virtual world, and have forgotten about everything else. However, the game Superbetter is claimed to increase your life span by 10 years. Sudoku and many other mentally challenging games are available online too. We are in search of the Best Health Games!

We have started a page on health games and would love your contribution. Please add additional games that you believe are healthy as a post on our facebook page. We will consider including these on our website.

https://madisonmemorial.org/mental-health-games

 “Broaden your definition of learning.”  “Refine your existing skills. Are you already good at fly fishing? Computers? Teaching? Playing saxophone? Hone these skills and take them to the next level…. Try new things, both inside and outside your preferred skill areas.” It’s Back-to-School Time!  Do we remember the anxious excitement and anticipation of that first day of school?  Seeing friends again after a summer vacation, a new outfit, new lockers, new teachers?  The list goes on and on!  Oh, the enthusiasm of youth! Remember: “There is no end to education.  It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education.  The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”  Jiddu Krishnamurti, international speaker and lecturer.  What you learn is part and parcel of who you are.  Keep in mind that your successful life is...

“A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around.” Carolyn Birmingham “I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. ” Bob Hope (1903-2003); Comedian, Actor “Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.…” Q. What do you call a cow with no legs? A. Ground beef…. Corny? I know  But did YOU know: “Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-ranging. While more studies need to be done, studies so far have shown that laughter can help relieve pain, bring greater happiness, and even increase immunity.” Elizabeth Scott, M.S. The 10 Reasons Why Laughing Is...

“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”
Ralph Marston, Founder of “The Daily Motivator”

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