Volunteer DC, A Prescription for Staying Healthy!

  The state of our economy can be depressing and cause of much anxiety. People are concerned and it is not unusual to start to feel sick, or in despair. Most people do not think that volunteering can be a recipe for a healthy lifestyle, but having a good dose of "Giving Back" can actually make you feel better , more connected socially , mentally alert , and benefit be less likely to have heart disease.

  The health benefits of volunteering are well documented. Robert Grimm , director of policy research and development of the Company for the services of the National Community in Washington, DC, says that "people who volunteer DC regularly - one or two hours a week - tend to live longer have higher rates of depression and recover more quickly from illness . " *

The positive effects of volunteering for adults 65 and older found that :
• Physical and mental health is due to a sense of personal achievement they received from volunteering. **
• Older people who volunteer DC to spend approximately 315 hours / year socialize with other people , compared with about 243 hours for older volunteer DC and non- volunteer DC combined , the results suggest that more time spent interacting with others helps build social capital and health .

  The benefits of volunteering go beyond the community, but it also affects the person providing the service. The results of several studies are presented , "Health is maintained by volunteers, maintains healthy healthy volunteer DC .

Animals of the Galapagos Islands : Volunteer Glasgow

  The Galapagos Islands are one of the wonders of the natural world volunteer Glasgow. These remote islands are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and are home to some of all of the most unique wildlife in the world. The giant tortoise reigns absence of natural predators has created a paradise for nature lovers volunteer Glasgow. When you visit the Galapagos Islands, you will be amazed by the incredible wildlife close encounters . Opportunities to make amazing photos of this adventure you will never forget volunteer Glasgow.

  The Galapagos tortoise volunteer Glasgow It's hard not to love these funny creatures, prehistoric . All turtles on the islands belong to Geochelone elephant opus . They are divided into 14 subspecies ( three of which are extinct ) , they differ in shape and size of the shell volunteer Glasgow, as well as neck and limbs volunteer Glasgow .

  Sea lions and fur seals Galapagos  These beautiful creatures that swim in the water and walk on land. Do not touch the babies because the mother recognizes their offspring by smell , and sunscreen , deodorant and human odors can mask the smell be mother and babies volunteer Glasgow.

  The sea turtle  This graceful animal is amazing, while snorkeling or diving. Tortuga Pacific green turtle is the only resident of the Galapagos , which lay their eggs from December to June Sometimes during these months , you are able to get a volunteer Glasgow at the Charles Darwin Research Station , counting the nests and eggs , a large opportunity to gain practical experience in the islands of marking volunteer Glasgow.

   Iguanas marine iguanas are hard to miss , you trip over them as soon as you arrive. It is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean volunteer Glasgow. It's great to see them when they mate , their skin turns bright red when the black iguanas want to attract a mate . The land iguana is also specific to the islands that are spectacular to see. Prefer cactus , standing on their hind legs to reach the ground with flowers. His language is hard and you do not need to remove the cactus spines before eating .

   The island is famous for the variety of birds , cormorants , penguins, not to mention the crazy Galapagos albatross , frigates and famous finches . After being there for some time , it's fun to try to identify them.