Walk away from Alzheimers

WebMD website reports that University of Pittsburgh radiologist Cyrus Raji, PhD conducted a study that showed walking can reduce the risk of Alheimers. In a November 29, 1020 article, "Walking May Cut Alzheimers Risk", reporter Charlene Laino said:

Walking a little over three-fourths of a mile a day may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Among people who already have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), walking a similar amount may slow the brain degeneration and memory loss associated with the condition, says Cyrus Raji, PhD, a radiologist at the University of Pittsburgh.

"In cognitively normal adults, walking 6 miles a week instead of being sedentary was associated with a 50% reduction in Alzheimer's risk over 13 years," he tells WebMD.

"In people with MCI, walking just 5 miles a week reduced brain atrophy and cognitive decline -- by more than 50%," Raji says.

Tater Tours 2011

The Mackinaw Bridge Walk, the Washtenaw Wanderers year 'round Ann Arbor walk, and the Historic Pathwalkers Capitol City Lansing walk are features of Head Tater Mary Ptacek's 2011 Tater Tours "Mackinak Bridge Walk and More" tour originating in Baltimore and running Sept. 1-9, 2011

Tater Tours 2011 schedule includes six reasonably priced, bus-trip, walking tours of the US featuring American Volkssport Association sanctioned walks on the following dates:
Feb 15 - 27: Florida, Alabama and More
May 14 - 18: New York City and More
June 14 - June 30: AVA Convention and More
Sept 1 - 9: Mackinaw Bridge Walk and More
Sept 17 - 28: Colorado and Utah
Oct 7 - 10: Finger Lakes Region

For more information, contact:
Mary Ptacek (Head Tater)
Tater Tours
2748 Canarsy Ct.
Henderson, Nevada 89052
(702) 260-7333
mtptacek@msn.com

Resources:
Tater Tours: http://lizrose.biz/tatertours/
Mackinak Bridge Walk & More: http://lizrose.biz/tatertours/walkingtrip4.htm

Kids' pedometers from GeoPalz, Inc.

Kid-friendly pedometers from GeoPalz, Inc. are available in several design series including: Rock, Sports, Fantasy, Edgy, Cutesy, and more! Pictured above is the Skelanimals series. The following information about the pedometers and a GeoPalz, Inc. kids' website called Walk to Win was included in the Dec. 10, 2010 Scientific American article by Larry Greenemeier, " SciAm's 2010 Gadget Guide

KIDS PEDOMETER: GeoPalz, Inc., in July introduced a lineup of pedometers designed to appeal to children (thanks to some cool designs), plus a Web site that can be used to track each child's progress. The site awards points to GeoPalz users that can be traded for prizes. Basically, it turns exercise (walking or running, in particular) into a game, one that's healthier than hours spent in front of a television or computer. Cost: $20

Walk Howell High School halls

Walk the halls at Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843. Parking in the rear, on M-59 entry to school parking lots. Walkers are welcome at Howell High School Monday through Thursday from 6-8 p.m. There is no walking on non-student-attendance days and holidays -- check the Howell Community Schools district calendar at: http://www.howellschools.com/calendar_events.cfm . 


For more information call Debbie at the HHS at 517 545 1452.)

Dec. 11 meeting CANCELLED

The Dec. 11 meeting of the Walk Howell Michigan walking club at Barnard Center is cancelled. The group will meet next at 9 a.m. January 8, 2011 at Barnard Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell, MI 48843.