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How to Live to 100

People born 100 years ago would typically live to the ripe old age of 50 years, while children born this year are expected to live longer than 80 years. A study of centurions reveals some general guidelines that you can use to help extend your own life, regardless of your current age 1. Be born a female. Hard to do much about this, but females have been outliving males for centuries. 2. Stay married. Married people live longer than single people - 10 years longer for men, 4 years for women. 3. Eat less. Research shows that life expectancy can be extended by eating less. 4. Pass up refined sugar. Sugar can speed the aging process. 5. Use little salt. Getting used to salt-free tastes will take some time. 6. Reduce protein intake. Excess protein stresses the body and reduces your ability to fight disease. 7. Regular exercise. No need for a gym membership. Brisk walking improves circulation, metabolism and emotional well-being. 8. Shun alcohol and tobacco. There are no health benefits to

*Pain-Free Percolation*

I recently read an interesting article in Mens Health magazine. If you are anything like me then you are not quite ready to give up on your morning joe regardless of the heartburn that it may cause. Luckily a new study from Germany revealed that dark-roasted coffee stirs up less stomach acid than the lighter brews. Researches believe that these acid-blocking properties in the lighter brews may come from N-methylpyridinium, a compound in coffee that increases with roasting. If you are suffering from heartburn but not ready to cut coffee out of your diet than consider trying a French or Italian roast which are both rich in N-methylpyridinium.

Lighten Up! Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Have you ever noticed how easily children find joy and laughter in the simple things in life? We would all be better off if we adopted this same attitude. There are many benefits of laughter including:* *Boosts Immunity *Lowers Stress Hormones *Decreases Pain *Relaxes your muscles *Prevents Heart Disease *Eases anxiety and fear *Strengthens Relationships *Helps Defuse Conflict How can you bring more humor and laughter into your life? Here are some ways to start: *Laugh at yourself - Share your embarrassing moments and don't take yourself too seriously *Attempt to laugh at situations rather than bemoan them - Look for the humor in a bad situation- This will improve your mood as well as the mood of those around you. *Surround yourself with reminders to lighten up - Put up a funny poster in your office, keep photos of family and friends around. *Keep things in perspective - Keep i

Extended Promotion

Due to the positive response we received from July's promotion we have decided to extend it through the month of August as well. " The Home for Little Wanderers is a nationally renowned, private, non-profit child and family service agency. It has been part of the Massachusetts landscape for over 200 years, making it the oldest agency of its kind in the nation and one of the largest in New England. Originally founded as a orphanage in 1799 (see history for more details), The Home today plays a leadership role in delivering services to thousands of children and families each year through a system of residential, community-based and prevention programs, direct care services, and advocacy. " You can help support this organization as well as Diamond Chiropractic by logging on to Yelp and writing a review for us. You can also find more info on The Home for Little Wanderers by visiting www.thehome.org