Fire Up at 55 Plus
Are you ready to put yourself first in your 55+ years? Your host, Laurie Adams at 60+, successfully did that and is here now to help you discover what you want for your own, full second act in life. She lived in the people-pleasing era where young girls learned to put themselves last and how, as experienced, mature women they can rekindle dreams and realize them. A certified life and weight loss coach, Laurie, along with her variety of guests, share how they have shifted into their best years yet. If you’re stuck on the back burner and ready to fire-up at mid-life and beyond, tune in weekly to hear inspiring conversations and personal journeys with info you can apply to get going. Real self care and moving from hope to success starts here—for a new companion, or career, retirement, mastering weight loss, fitness and more. And if you’d like to work with Laurie 1-on-1, contact her at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com.
Fire Up at 55 Plus
158. Ready for a Sharper Mind? | Part 2: Walking is Your New Brain Workout
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Last week I told you why walking has quietly become one of the most important habits for lifelong independence. Today we go straight to your brain. New research shows that every walk you take feeds the part of your brain responsible for memory, guards against cognitive decline, and sharpens creative thinking. And the unsung hero behind it isn't your brain at all — it's a muscle almost nobody thinks about: your calf.
Scientists actually call it your body's “second heart.” Sit too long, and that second heart switches off. Walk, and it switches back on, pumping blood and protection straight to your brain.
This is Part 2 of “Walking Has Come of Age.” Today's walk isn't just exercise. It's a deposit into the mind you'll have at 90.
I'm Laurie Adams — Certified Life, Weight Loss, and Productivity Coach — and if you're ready to take meaningful action with no more delay, come work with me one-on-one. Contact me now at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com. We'll explore what you truly want. And, when you’re ready, I'll build a plan made just for you.
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