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How this century-old method of stress reduction can help seniors.
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Walk Tall : Exercise program for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Michigan Senior Olympics : Information about this program which promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions, fitness, and wellness programs for individuals over 50.
Fit Senior Online Catalog : Fitness, sports, gymnastic, aerobic equipment, as well as cycles, treadmills and related products and prices.
New Mexico Senior Olympics : Information on their annual state games and events held throughout the year. Includes a quarterly newsletter, results, events, records and senior profiles.
Over 50 Magazine : Middle Tennessee Edition of a bi-monthly publication.
Geri-Fit : Vendor of a 45-minute weight training workout for older adults, also providing information on osteoporosis.
Portraits of Senior Athletes : "Growing Old is Not For Sissies" Two black and white photography books about senior athletes doing the sports that they love best.
Senior-Fitness.com : Offers information on stretching and exercises to maintain balance and prevent falls among seniors.
Activekarma.com : Features articles and tools for those over 40.
American Senior Fitness Association : Provides senior specific fitness training, certification and resources for exercise professionals who serve older adults as well as fitness information and tips for mature exercisers.
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Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have discovered genetic
variants that are associated with biological aging, a finding that could
explain why some people seem to age faster than others. |
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Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has expanded approval for Tykerb (lapatinib) to include
postmenopausal women with hormone- and HER2-positive advanced breast
cancer who require hormone therapy. |
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Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Police who responded on
9/11 to the collapsing World Trade Center towers appear to be at greater
risk for heart problems compared with people in the general population, a
new study finds. |
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