SPA CITY REYKJAV�K
- an ideal destination for senior citizens
Traveling has become an important part of the lives of senior citizens.
There are few activities more pleasurable than staying at new and
interesting places where one can drink in culture, visit fine eateries and
simply enjoy what life has to offer. And such visits are that much more
enjoyable when there is the opportunity to improve one's health, relax and
return home fresher in body and soil. One such place where all of the above
can be found is Reykjav�k, Iceland.
Robust Icelanders
The reason that the travel industry is beginning to focus on Reykjav�k for
those wishing to enjoy life while improving their health, is due to
research showing that Icelanders are among the healthiest people on earth.
They are in first place in regard to health, life expectancy and low
mortality rates compared with other European countries. The average life
expectancy in Iceland is 81.5 years for women and 77 for men. And mortality
rates for those who have had coronary thrombosis is lowest among Icelandic
men and next lowest among Icelandic woman, according to research conducted
for WHO (World Health Organization) among 18 nations.
The rate of coronary diseases has declined in Iceland by about 50% over the
past 20 years, and the life expectancy of Icelanders who have contracted
several types of cancer - for example, breast, cervix, prostate and thyroid
cancer - is greater than that in Europe. In addition, strokes are a less
serious disease in Iceland than in any other Western country. There is also
an interesting piece of research conducted in 39 places in Europe, USA,
Australia and New Zealand concluding that allergies are much less common in
Iceland.
Why is Iceland among the healthiest nations on earth?
There are many reasons for this, but while we still do not know precisely
why, there are several known factors. Icelanders enjoy a health-care system
of the highest quality, which places emphasis on preventative medicine and
testing, for example, mammography. There is also very little pollution in
the country, in large part due to thermal spring water used for space
heating in Reykjav�k that makes for cozy indoor temperatures and a clean,
outdoor environment. In addition, the city's drinking water is unbelievably
pure and food in Iceland is generally fresh and additive-free - a key part
of the national diet is fish. Just outside the city is Icelandic nature at
her boldest, where there are numerous opportunities to enjoy healthy,
outdoor activities. Finally, Reykjav�k is a small city with a big heart and
a low crime rate. All these factors add up to make Reykjav�k a particularly
interesting destination for senior citizens.
The magic of thermal water
An important part of well-being in Iceland is the result of thermal spring
water, which has wonderful, medicinal effects on body and soul alike. There
are seven thermal pools and baths in Reykjav�k, and it's difficult to
imagine a more beneficial activity for senior citizens than to swim and
relax in a thermal environment. All movements in the water are easier and
more leisurely as the thermal water relaxes and soothes stiff joints and
muscles, and gentle movements in hot water strengthen the heart and lungs.
Another interesting aspect of thermal water is the positive effect it has
on reducing stress. Most of the city's thermal pools and baths are outside,
and the combination of hot water and fresh, clean air has a fulfilling
effect on one's overall well-being. In addition to all this, the thermal
pools and baths are an excellent place to meet Icelanders. If you want to
meet Brits, you go to a pub; if you want to meet the French, you go to a
coffee house; but if you want to meet the people of Reykjav�k, you go to
one of the city's thermal pools and baths.
Welcome to SPA CITY REYKJAV�K
If you are looking to improve your health and refresh both body and soul,
then visit SPA CITY REYKJAV�K. Visiting the city is especially easy: most
everyone speaks English; there is good public transportation and navigating
the city is easy; culture is alive and well; great eateries and lively
coffee houses abound; there is little pollution and the crime rate is low,
all of which adds up to making Reykjav�k a great place to relax.
And while you are enjoying all this, you can visit any of the seven thermal
pools and baths, morning and night, to improve your overall health and
well-being. It would be difficult to think of a better method for senior
citizens to get fit - or a less expensive method: the entrance fee for a
full day is only US$ 3.
For detailed information:
www.design.is/spa
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