Writing Introductions

The other day when I was at the mechanic's shop, I was reading a magazine article about health. I was really struck by the interesting introduction, so I want to share it with you:

Dr. Oz's 24 Hours to a Longer Life

Reduce stress, help prevent heart disease and cancer, even look younger — in just one day!

by: Mehmet Oz, M.D. | from: AARP The Magazine | Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012 issue

The secret to living longer might be found in East Patchogue, New York, where there's a little 1966 Volvo that has clocked more than 2.9 million miles, a Guinness world record.

How can a car run for almost 50 years and still look as sharp as the day it rolled off the lot? The answer is simple: proper maintenance. If the tires wear out, they're replaced. If the oil needs changing, it's changed. Not surprisingly, maintenance is also the secret to a long and healthy life for humans. Think of your cells as anti-aging mechanics. If you treat them right, by eating well and exercising, they will tune you up on a daily basis. If you don't take care of them, they will go on strike, and you will age faster. You're in the driver's seat. You have the power to slow down the aging process, and I have the plan. All you need is 24 hours! 

 

This article goes on to divide the day into parts (classification essay) and tells us what we should do at different times in the day to help fight aging.