Summer's here! For the kids, it's the best time of the year. No school, no homework, and recess lasts all day long. But summer is also a great time for adults and those of us anachronistically called "senior citizens." But there's no reason to let that 20th century terminology get us down. Here are six reasons to celebrate aging this summer:
- Vacations are good for you health. You know that vacation you've been planning for (or dreaming about) since the leaves fell from the trees back in October? New research suggests that it might be one of the best things you can do for your health. One academic study of 13,000 middle-aged men, for example, found that skipping vacations led to increased risk of heart disease. Another study of women found that "Women who took a vacation every six years or less were almost eight times more likely to develop coronary heart disease." We know the reverse is also true -- those who remain active, which includes travel -- stay healthier, longer.
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So, as the kids prance around on the beach and pray for an endless summer, take solace in aging. It's not what it used to be. Indeed, there's never been a better time to age.
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