Choosing a Great Pet Bed
Client Testimonials
Most pets enjoy having their own
bed. If you are deciding on a bed for
your dog or cat, be sure to choose
one that will provide warmth,
support and a sense of security.
What makes a pet bed great? Keep
these tips in mind when shopping.
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Natural fibers are best and the
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only sleeps curled up, you may
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Quick Tips
Boosting Your
Brain Function
with Exercise
Green Living Tip
Keeping under the speed limit will
help you burn less gas and increase
your miles per gallon. Your gas
mileage will be better if you avoid
sudden starts and stops. You should
also avoid revving your engine. Not
only is this more energy efficient,
but it is also safer for you and the
drivers around you.
Brain function can diminish as
we age. A report released by the
Institute of Medicine suggests that
maintaining physical activity can
help preserve memory and attention
as we get older. Studies show that
people who are physically active are
less likely to experience a decline
in their mental abilities. They also
show a lowered risk of developing
Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers believe that the benefits
come from increased blood flow
and an increase in brain-protecting
chemicals. Exercise also seems
to counter some of the reduction
in brain connections that occur
as we age. Doctors are not sure
how these processes work or how
effective exercise is in preventing
Healthy Living Tip
mental decline, but they agree that
exercise has many positive benefits
for seniors and are hopeful that
more research will lead to a better
understanding of the mind-body
connection.
Take a few minutes each day to
stop and reflect on your life. You
can spend some time practicing
gratitude. This helps give you some
perspective and improves your
ability to handle life’s challenges.
Remember that you have the power
to control your thoughts.
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