Adventures in living a healthy, juicy life
by Cheryl Ragsdale
What does it take for you to change your behavior or take on a new habit?
Volkswagen is sponsoring a movement called the “Fun Theory”.
The Fun Theory is a delightfully creative, idea-generating game that encourages us to think about how we would solve a problem by making the solution fun to do.
Here’s their most recent winner’s winning entry…
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Idea: Rewarding Speed Limit Signs
Submitted by Kevin Richardson (USA)
The idea here is capture on camera the people who keep to the speed limit.
They would have their photos taken and registration numbers recorded and entered into a lottery.
Winners would receive cash prizes and be notified by post.
Better still, the winning pot would come from the people who were caught speeding.
It’s interesting to notice the difference in rewarding good behavior rather than punishing bad behaviour.
Somehow this reminds me of the male birth control pill conversation from last week’s Stay Young from the Inside Out blog carnival.
What if we had started men on birth control pills first instead of women? What would be different? I wonder what interesting answers we’d come up with if we applied the Fun Theory to the question of birth control.
Speaking of fun and good healthy ways to pass the time, what would Health Care Reform look like filtered through a Fun Theorist’s point of view? Interesting to think about…in the mean time, we have a handy Health Care Reform chart provided by Joel Ohman.
Page down to the bottom of this post to see the chart – click his link to get the code if you would like to have a copy for your blog or website. It might come in handy in case ” you may have picked up a few worms or amoebas”. See Jennifer’s post on parasites for more information.
Check the list! You just never know what you might learn…
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21 more staying young – from the inside out tips
stay young from the inside out
- Annabel Candy presents The Secret of Eternal Youth posted at In the Hot Spot, saying, “Hi Cheryl, I think you’ll like this one. It was inspired by a quote from one of my favorite authors, Roald Dahl and has some beautiful insights on how we can stay young inside no matter how old we are. Thanks so much for considering it and taking time to read it. Your last carnival was huge. Looks as if it’s going well for you and I’m impressed with your hard work. Keep smiling x Annabel”
- Shakira Dawn presents 25 Intriguing Scientific Studies About Faith, Prayer and Healing posted at Online Surgical Technician Courses, saying, “It may seem strange to devote so much time to looking for the connection between faith and medicine, but there are plenty who devote their time, talents and intellect to answering such questions. Here are 25 intriguing scientific studies about faith, prayer and healing.
- Karen Eisenbraun presents Pet Ownership: Is It Good For Your Health? posted at Healthy Theory.
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fitness
- carolyn strimike presents National START Walking Day April 7th posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.
- Steve Faber presents Healthy Fast Food Choices – You Can Lose Weight on a Fast Food Diet posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, “If you want to stay young, the three most powerful tools at your disposal are diet, sleep, and exercise. A little sunscreen wouldn’t hurt either. Here are some ways you can eat more fast food than you should, but still stay healthy and lose weight.”
- eternal voyageur presents Story Of A Belly, Part One — How I Did It posted at Venusian*Glow.
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sports
- Hoven Keith presents 50 Essential Free Android Apps for Sports Fans posted at sports management, saying, “With smart phones now running Android, the Google OS, application developers are providing products and services for enthusiasts to carry around with them. It’s a good thing Android has so many apps for sports fans.”
- Rugbygirl Crosby presents 9 Pervasive Myths About Professional Sports in America posted at Masters in Sports Management, saying, “The world of sports is full of clichés. Let’s debunk 9 misconceptions that everyday Americans have about their beloved pastimes.”
health and health information
- Jennifer Kingsley presents 17 Disgusting Parasites That (Might) Live Inside You Right Now posted at Online Surgical Technician Courses, saying, “If you swim in fresh water during the summer, drink unfiltered water or travel to Africa or Asia for any length of time, you may have picked up a few worms or amoebas. While some parasites show no symptoms, others can prove deadly within weeks.”
- Whoopie Patterson presents 25 Intriguing Web Start-Ups Disrupting the Healthcare Hegemony posted at online MHA degree, saying, “We’ve pulled together 25 start-ups across a wide range of medical fields to show that next-generation medical technology is disrupting the healthcare hegemony with new technologies that may prove safer, faster and less expensive than current technologies.”
- Heather Sanders presents 33 Essential Sites & Apps to “X-Ray” Any Food You Eat posted at Online BSN, saying, “Foods today have a number additives, artificial ingredients, and chemicals with long and confusing names. With all the processing that goes on, and with all the health problems that can come with eating foods that could be unfamiliar, it is little surprise that, in the midst of a growing obesity epidemic and growing food-related health concerns, that many are becoming interested in having a better idea of what is in their food.”
- Eadwine Walter presents 25 Notable Start-ups Changing the Medical Information Industry posted at Masters in Health Informatics, saying, “Information technology is building in the medical sector, along with new jobs in many of the start-ups mentioned in this list. These 25 notable start-ups are changing the medical information industry.”
- Ferrari Dude presents How to Research Your State’s Healthcare Stats for Free posted at MPH Degree, saying, “With the National healthcare debate in full swing, there has never been a more important time to become informed about how your state’s stats stack up. But, up-to-date statistics are notoriously difficult to find. Here are the best websites to help you find and understand your state’s healthcare statistics for free.”
- Elisha Knackwood presents 49 Fascinating YouTube Videos to Learn About the Human Body posted at online nurse practitioner degree, saying, “There is a lot to learn about the body and how it works, as well as how its different systems interact to create a larger system. Here are 49 interesting YouTube videos that can help you learn about the human body.”
- Diane Laine presents Top 25 Pediatric Nursing blogs posted at MSN Degree, saying, “If you are interested in pediatric nursing, here are 25 top blogs you can read to learn more about caring for the smallest of patients.”
- Harold Gelien presents 17 Ways Mobile Computing Is Changing Medicine and Healthcare posted at Online Radiology Technician Schools, saying, “No matter your career in health care, you are likely to find that technology is changing health care and the way things are done. Here are 17 ways that mobile computing is changing medicine and health care.”
- Delmy Martin presents 50 Enlightening Graduate-Level Open Courseware Classes posted at Online PhD in Nursing, saying, “The following courses were gathered from colleges and universities that offer Open Courseware. The list is categorized and each link leads straight to the course. The university connection is added to each course description.”
- Herbert Anderson presents 7 Little Known Ways to Improve Your Family’s Health posted at Master of Public Health, saying, “With today’s escalating health care costs, families need to be more proactive in managing their health. Preventative medicine is an integral part of ensuring that your family stays healthy.”
- Ana Paula presents 100 Blogs To Help You Live a Longer Life posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
- Heather Sanders presents 17 Infographics Explaining Obamacare and Health Care Reform posted at Masters in Health Administration, saying, “With the health care reform bill passed, many are now debating the merits of so-called “Obamacare.” The debate over care vs. cost continues, and many are looking for answers about what the health care reform bill will actually do.”
- Joel Ohman presents Health Care Reform | Healthcare Reform Bill posted at Health Insurance Providers, saying, “Detailed time line of the health care reform bill in an easy to read picture form.”
Infographic by HealthInsuranceProviders.com: Compare health insurance options from many different providers!
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I love the fun theory! It’s all about rewarding good behavior! I think if you are going to punish bad behavior, you have to reward good!
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It’s revolutionary! Too bad, it hasn’t caught on more.
Cheryl´s Last Fabulous Post [type] ..15 things we used to complain about before life got amazing
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Wow Cheryl! Thanks so much for putting me at the top of this major list. I’m honored and delighted. It must have taken you ages to compile all these. Thanks so much, there’s heaps to look through and it’s a brilliant resource for anyone who wants to slow down the aging process with so many practical ideas on how they can. Off to Tweet, Stumble and Digg it immediately. Here’s to you, Roald Dahl, me and all your other youthful readers:)
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Hi Annabel,
My pleasure! Please keep sending your super posts to share with all of us. I’m very much interested in everyone’s thoughts on what we can do to help our selves, help our minds, stay forever young.
Yes, providing tips on “How to Stay Forever Young”. That’s the question I’d like to answer each week. Thanks so much for your support
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Cheryl I think this fun theroy is wonderful. If I were on the road and seen a sign like that I would smile and slow down, just to see what is was going to say.
Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Debbie
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Hi Debbie,
Wouldn’t that be great? This idea would make me slow down because I like to win things or at least think I might win something. Plus, it would annoy me to think that my speeding ticket fine might fund someone winning a nice prize. haha!
That Fun Theory is indeed interesting. I think we can also apply it to ourselves as rewarding good accomplishments rather than focusing on mistakes can oftentimes help us stay positive.
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Hi Julius,
It’s an interesting way to try to find solutions in new and creative ways. Asking someone to make the solution fun encourages a twist in a way that we don’t normally consider. Fun works!
Hi, thanks for that great idea. The fun theory is good in itself but getting input from others would make it more interesting.