https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/oct/preventing-dementia-meditation-still-under-investigation A recent study examined the improvement in psychological well-being in seniors who underwent an 18 month meditation program. They spent 9 months performing mindfulness meditation and a further 9 months doing loving-kindness meditation. The were compared to a control group who spent the same amount of time on English-language training. Significant improvements in the … Continue reading Meditation and Psychological Well-being in Seniors →

Yesterday I took my recumbent for a brisk cruise on the Coyote Creek Trail. It was foggy when I started but it broke up during my ride, which ended up being pleasant and sunny. Usually it stays clear for the rest of the day when the fog breaks up, but it got overcast again later … Continue reading Fog Over The Santa Cruz Mountains →

This week my group rode up into the hills southeast of Morgan Hill towards Gilroy. We took the beautiful Burchell Road to its end at Hecker Pass highway. After crossing the highway (carefully due to potential for fast traffic) we picked up the bike path that leads to the Gilroy Sports complex, passing the Uvas … Continue reading Group Ride South To Gilroy →

I mentioned previously that I've been following Dr. Peter Attia's suggested aerobic exercise protocol for longevity. The part of the protocol I've least enjoyed is the 4x4 intervals for maximum aerobic intensity, because they lead to soreness the next day. http://www.Amazon.com/books Recently I read The Quick and The Dead by Pavel Tsatsouline, which offers an … Continue reading Trying a New High-intensity Exercise Protocol →

My local bike group is part of the larger Almaden Cycle Touring Club (ACTC) from San Jose. I've been meaning to branch out farther afield and go on other ACTC rides, and Friday was my chance because they were doing what looked to be a fun ride in Monterey. My friend Kris from Morgan Hill … Continue reading Monterey Adventure →

Yesterday I did about 30 minutes of upper body workout, then joined my group as we rode to the foothills by Gilroy, southeast of Morgan Hill. We saw the goats and pigs at a small farm along Crews road. Then we rode up to Bridal Path Road to visit Aladdin the camel and his buddy, … Continue reading Group Ride To See Critters →

We got a good soaking this weekend. I rode for two hours in the rain and thoroughly tested my rain gear. Mostly ok, some things soaked through towards the end. But the next day was nice and sunny, and it's always clearer after the rain has "rinsed" the sky. So yesterday I went for a … Continue reading Gorgeous Day After The Rain →

I've recently had some interesting medical test results. The first was my yearly echocardiogram. I saw my cardiologist today and he confirmed that all is well, except that some leaking around the edges of my replacement aortic valve, classified as "mild to moderate". I first found about that a year ago, and my doctor confirmed … Continue reading Some Interesting Test Results →

We had another nice late fall day yesterday for a group ride up in the hills southwest of Morgan Hill. The rest of this week is supposed to be rainy so this was good timing. We went on a beautiful ride out to the end of Redwood Retreat Road and back. We ended up having … Continue reading Last Group Ride Before the Rain →

Meditation is a scientifically verified technique for lowering stress, improving health, and making positive changes in the brain. But it is often associated with religion, or has a "new-age" air (like sitting in an exotic position and burning incense). There is certainly nothing wrong with religious-based or exotic techniques, which work fine for many people. … Continue reading Secular Meditation →