Researchers now have evidence that there is a definite link to exercise and your brain and emotional mental well being. I know at my age of 52 mental clarity is something I need and desire, I never thought it would be an area i am lacking in. Hormones and the aging process sometimes leave me in a fog and make it is harder to handle conflict, but thanks to mound of research, we now know that resistance training improves your bone density, balance (thus reducing the risk of slips and hip fractures) and metabolism (keep you burning fat and looking good). Archives of Internal Medicine, suggests that women who weight train as little as one or two times a week just may improve their ability to maintain mental focus, and, surprisingly, their conflict-resolving skills.

One study done by vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and the University of British Columbia, included women 65 and older, and another study, in germany, recently found that women even 10 years younger reduced the risk of cognitive impairment by engaging in moderate physical activity. And the higher the activity level, the greater the reduction!

My point is science continues to confirm that the younger you start a fit lifestyle, the better you'll feel, the healthier you'll be when facing the future and the more mental and emotional steam you'll have at your disposal-Jerry Kindela, MA, DHS, Group Editorial Director.

DO YOU NEED A VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT?

Most experts now are recommending between 800 IUs and 1,000 IUs of vitamin D per day. You can get some of it from foods, such as salmon and whole eggs, but it may be nearly impossible to get this amount from foods alone. If you supplement remember there can be a problem with supplements metabolizing in the body, experts suggest that you need to take them with food, and also make sure you are getting enough calcium too. Some Calcium supplements include vitamin D3, but please check with your doctor or nutritionist before taking this supplement since it can interfere with some medications and can be toxic.