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Aging is inevitable. Embrace it with hopeful optimism to live longer and healthier …

The final days of 2018 are here. End the year with hope and positivity …

Cultivating a state of wellness is personal and ongoing. Here’s how to make it your daily mission …

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Mindfulness isn’t complex or difficult. It is simply being more aware of every day moments and movements. And that awareness helps us live more fully … From stressful tasks to high-impact workouts, there is a mindfulness approach to make life more effective. A mind anchored in the present will sail far. A fitness routine cultivated by mindfulness can improve results and help you stay committed. Before you tackle your workout, warm up your mind. Be aware of your journey, where you have traveled and where you are going. Performance will be enhanced, both on the Exercise Floor and beyond the Center’s walls. Use your workout as an escape from the world, not yourself. Quiet the distractions and observe where you truly can go. Improve Your Way of Being Stephanie D’Angelo, yoga instructor and mindfulness workshop facilitator, provides an analogy: Working out without being present in the body and mind is like exercising on a treadmill without resistance. She explains, “To create improved health, including a better overall workout, bring awareness to your thoughts and your physical being. This awareness allows the mind to better focus on achieving results from your workout.” Try This: As you exercise, focus …

Before you give up on that kettlebell workout or throw in the gloves on kickboxing class, consider this …