Meditation
Spending a bit of time alone in silence, and meditating can have a positive impact on your life.
According to a study that’s been published in The American Journal of Cardiology, people who were 55 years and older and had hypertension managed to reduce their mortality by 23% just by engaging in transcendental meditation.
Even more, the report showed that cardiovascular disease fell by 30% and cancer death dropped by 49%. The researchers also concluded that there’s a specific stress-decreasing approach that can be used in the prevention and control of high blood pressure, which can contribute to decreased mortality.
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I bead and enjoy it very much! Surprised that or sewing not on the list. Beads make me very happy.
I would add journaling, especially if one lives alone. It’s a great way to express thoughts and emotions that might not have another outlet. It can be themed for gratitude, setting goals or anything else.
I just adopted a stray tiger striped cat. I named her Tigger. I’ve had her a couple of weeks now and kept thinking “Boy she’s really gaining weight.” Well turns out she’s pregnant so having a pet is great hobby for me.
Can’t wait to see how many she has!
None of my favorite activities were on the list. I build model airplanes, practice martial arts (4th degree black belt in taekwondo) and own three telescopes.
I’m glad the study has dancing in it. I would add Square Dancing specifically because it’s something you actively have to read and study to be proficient. Also, an evening of Square Dance is equivalent to about a 5 mile walk. It takes team work, and listening skills to say the least.