Tag Archives: 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People

New Year’s Resolution #3 – Adopt and apply some highly healthy habits

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Walt Larimore

My long-time readers know I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. But, considering your overall health, here are some items you might want to consider in 2016:

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Study finds correlation between happiness and longer life

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Walt Larimore

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study by epidemiologists at University College, London, “happiness is good for your health.” The results were reported in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science.

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The process of F-O-R-G-I-V-I-N-G

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Walt Larimore

We tell people all the time that we have forgiven them, but the truth is, in most cases, we haven’t really done so. If we say we have forgiven people but we harbor any resentment, bitterness, or anger of how badly … Continue reading →

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A test to tell if you’ve really forgiven someone

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Walt Larimore

We tell people all the time that we have forgiven them, but the truth is, in most cases, we haven’t really done so. If we say we have forgiven people but we harbor any resentment, anger, or bitterness of how … Continue reading →

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Larimore Family Newsletter – August 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Here are the contents of this month’s Family Newsletter: Publication Update 1)   Be your own healthcare quarterback 2)   Can the birth control pill cause abortions? Events of the last month Upcoming Events

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Three lifestyle changes significantly reduce cancer rates

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In two previous blogs (“Thirty percent of breast cancers could be prevented by lifestyle changes” and “Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds“) I’ve discussed the association between cancer risk and lifestyle choices.

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Research suggests grateful people are healthier

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In my book 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy I discuss the cutting-edge research demonstrating that people who are more grateful are more highly healthy. Furthermore, those who work on increasing their attitude of gratitude also … Continue reading →

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The Gratitude Antidote

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Walt Larimore

There are many ways to develop a positive attitude, but one easy way to begin is with the habit of giving thanks. Here’s an excerpt on what I call “the gratitude antidote” from my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy … Continue reading →

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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 8 – Concluding Bible Study

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Here’s the last of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life, was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 7 – Examine Your Wheels

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Here’s the seventh of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life , was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 1 – Introduction

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Here’s the first of an eight-part devotional for men. It’s based upon a chapter on physical health that I wrote for Coach Joe Gibbs’ best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional series was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of … Continue reading →

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A Good Doctor’s Visit Starts With a Little Homework

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In my newest health book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy, I discuss the essential of being your own healthcare quarterback. Now, consumer experts are joining me in saying that preparation before a doctor’s visit … Continue reading →

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MEDIA ALERT – Dr. Walt to be on The Harvest Show on Thursday, 9/16

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Walt Larimore

I’m scheduled to be a guest on the The Harvest Show (on the LeSEA national cable TV network) discussing my newest health book, “10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy” on this Thursday, September 16, 2010. There … Continue reading →

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Strong relationships improve chances of living longer

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy, I discuss what I call the “four wheels of health”: physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational. In the book I say, that relationships are so important to … Continue reading →

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Study: Working overtime increases heart risk

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Walt Larimore

People who regularly put in overtime and work 10 or 11-hour days increase their heart disease risk by nearly two-thirds, research suggests. The findings come from a study of 6,000 British civil servants, published online in the European Heart Journal. The … Continue reading →

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A Simple ‘Thank You’ Brings Rewards to All

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Expressing gratitude benefits both you and the person being thanked, a new study finds. This new research backs up the studies I discuss in my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy. I discuss how an … Continue reading →

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Your life span may be as wide as your smile

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Walt Larimore

A quirky new study looks at smiles in pictures of baseball players and compares death rates. What did they find? The bigger the smile, the longer the life! Past research shows that people who smile a lot are usually happier, … Continue reading →

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