2012 - Page 7 of 10 - The Art of Thinking SMART

Add Stretching to Your Routine

September 10, 2012
David S. Chang

Stretching throughout the day and after exercise has been shown to decrease the risk of injuries and improve blood flow to the muscles. By stretching regularly, we can increase flexibility and increase our range of motion to important joints and tendons, reducing the risk of trauma or overuse injuries. To stretch a muscle, try to […]

September 5, 2012
David S. Chang

Want healthy bones? Don’t wash down your 500 mg calcium supplement with a tall glass of milk. Instead, drink your milk now and save the supplement for later, or vice versa. Why? Your body absorbs the mineral best in increments of 500mg or less.

September 5, 2012
David S. Chang

Want to reduce your household’s CO2 emissions? These simple tips can help. Switch your incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents to use 60% less energy per bulb and save 300 pounds of CO2 a year. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket and insulate your pipes to save 1,000 pounds of CO2 a year. Improve […]

September 5, 2012
David S. Chang

In the early 1900s, Charles M. Schwab (not the financial guru Charles Schwab), Andrew Carnegie’s right-hand man and president of Bethlehem Steel, wanted to increase his efficiency and that of his management team. John D. Rockefeller Sr. suggested Schwab meet with Ivy Lee, a well-known efficiency expert and his personal consultant. Schwab was extremely busy, […]

September 3, 2012
David S. Chang

New research suggests routinely wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, lose weight, and lower their blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking and a total of 10,000 steps per day.

August 29, 2012
David S. Chang

If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of your car, try a few of these tips: * Consider buying a fuel-efficient car or a hybrid – you might still be in time for a tax break. * Car pool with neighbors or coworkers when possible. * Ride a bike when doing small errands. * If […]

August 22, 2012
David S. Chang

Do you find that old magazines pile up and eventually get thrown away? There’s a good chance you have a friend or neighbor who is doing the exact same thing. Sharing a magazine subscription with someone will not only save you money, but will also cut down on the amount of trees used!

August 21, 2012
David S. Chang

With all the new fad diets, workouts and diet pills it can be really confusing which is for you. Before you try to do anything drastic, try mixing in these 5 super-foods into your diet and watch your waist whittle away: 1. Watermelon Watermelon contains an amino acid called arginine, which may boost weight loss. […]

August 11, 2012
David S. Chang

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” No one wants to think about death, but a little planning can ensure your assets are divided smoothly after you are gone. Make a plan. A will dictates where your assets go when you die. Without it, you will not […]

August 8, 2012
David S. Chang

Over the past few decades the debt of U.S. consumers has increased to more than $2.5 trillion, according to the March 2012 Federal Reserve Statistical Release. This is just consumer debt. If you include mortgages, home equity lines of credit and other real estate debt, that number increases to $13.5 trillion! Debt in general should […]