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| 02 APR 2008 |
Special Issue on SFA Community Involvement |
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SFA Members Make a Difference Nationwide (Introduction to special issue) |
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San Francisco (The revolutionary Always ActiveSM program) |
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Kansas (An important cognitive fitness study) |
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Oregon (Senior fitness innovator discusses diet) |
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Florida (New professional resource coming soon) |
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San Diego (International educator addresses choosing a health club) |
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All Aboard! (Major spring savings on educational programs) |
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| 17 MAR 2008 |
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Exercise—Who Needs It? (We all do, that's who!) |
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Trying to Detect Dementia Early (Medical research) |
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The Eyes Have It (Attention computer devotees) |
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They Don't Know What They've Been Missing (Humor) |
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| 03 MAR 2008 |
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Access the Experience! Archives (Industry news) |
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A Variation on the "Memory Box" (Attention caregivers!) |
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Some Retirements Are Postponed Indefinitely (Trends) |
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Recognizing Depression in the Elderly (Facts and resources) |
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Romance Very Much in the Picture (Lifestyle research) |
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Getting Better All the Time (Reflection) |
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| 14 FEB 2008 |
Special Issue - Seated Exercise, Part Two |
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Special Valentine's Day Discounts (Industry news) |
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Please Take a Seat (Introduction to special issue) |
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Chair-Seated Exercises for the Lower Body (An expert's advice) |
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Leg Warm-Up (Get off to a good start) |
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The Hip Walk (Attention wheelchair users) |
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Quadriceps Strengthener (Preventing contractures) |
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Lower Back Stretch (Have a ball!) |
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Foot Rolls (Stay on the ball) |
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Leg Cool-Down (Wind up sittin' pretty) |
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| 01 FEB 2008 |
Special Issue - Seated Exercise, Part One |
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Maximizing Your Chair-Seated Workout (Introduction to special issue) |
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Focusing on the Upper Body (An expert shares exercises that work!) |
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The Neck (Improving flexibility) |
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The Shoulders (Making sure they're thoroughly warmed up) |
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The Upper Back (Strengthening exercise) |
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The Spine (Stabilizing activity) |
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The Pectorals (Stretch exercise) |
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The Biceps (Resistance exercise) |
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The Triceps (Extension) |
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SFA's Secure On-line Order Center is Now Open (Industry news) |
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| 16 JAN 2008 |
Special Issue - Progressing from Seated Exercise |
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Come Sit for a Spell (Introduction to special issue) |
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Progressing from Seated Exercise (Training approaches) |
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| 03 JAN 2008 |
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Happy New Year (Get off to a good start) |
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Resolving to Keep Those New Year's Resolutions (You can do it) |
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Staying Fit Through the Ages (Motivation to be your best) |
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A Thought for the New Year (Out with the old, in with the new!) |
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| 14 DEC 2007 |
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Healthy Hints for the Holidays (During tree-trimming season, stay trim yourself!) |
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Considering Your New Year's Resolutions? (Good news for nicotine quitters) |
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Walk the Walk (A new exercise resource) |
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Salty Language (Quick tip for reducing dietary sodium) |
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Keep Stress at Bay During the Holidays (Easy relaxation techniques) |
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Quotation Corner (Some positive messages at year's end) |
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| 03 DEC 2007 |
Special Issue - Addressing Health Concerns |
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How Senior Fitness Trainers Work their Magic (Introduction to special issue) |
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Training the Client with Multiple Health Concerns (Two professionals confer) |
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Professional Education (Year end savings) |
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| 26 NOV 2007 |
Extra - Special Promotional Issue |
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A Very Special Issue (Today's extra mailing is for members only) |
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Only 4 Shopping Days Left (That is, for these holiday treats!) |
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| 16 NOV 2007 |
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Exercise Motivation 101 (Advice from an experienced program provider) |
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Motivational Considerations Worth Emphasizing (Senior fitness participation) |
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| 02 NOV 2007 |
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Be a Dear (Help our adopted nursing home patients) |
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Walking as an Aerobic Exercise (Smart tips for seniors) |
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| 18 OCT 2007 |
Special Issue - Sign Language |
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Sign Language as Part of a Senior Exercise Program (Introduction to special issue) |
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Some Background on Signing (A cognitive and physical activity) |
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Get Ready (Preparing to incorporate sign language into fitness class) |
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Teach! (How to instruct simple sign language techniques) |
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Additional Considerations (Arthritis and more) |
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Where to Go from Here (Resources) |
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| 02 OCT 2007 |
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Somebody's in Trouble (A missed anniversary!) |
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Putting Wit to Work (Creativity pays off for exercise instructor and clients) |
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Personal Training Plus (Happy trails for fitness clients with disabilities) |
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Keeping Things Cool (Winter sports training for seniors) |
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Share With a Friend and Save on SFA Programs (Fitness industry news) |
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| 19 SEP 2007 |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Five (Nurture a wellness state of mind) |
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Hey, Watch Your Mouth! (Dental care) |
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| 03 SEP 2007 |
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Attention SFA Members: (New Contact Information) |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Four (Research supports "cheating" the aging process) |
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Arf! Meow! Let's Be Healthy (Pets' links to a sound body and mind) |
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When You Need to Calm Down (Three effective self-soothing strategies) |
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| 17 AUG 2007 |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Three (The six dimensions of wellness) |
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Coffee, Exercise, and Your Skin (Medical science) |
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What a Dish! (Weight loss study) |
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Country Living (Senior fitness research) |
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Some Things Never Change (Humor) |
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| 01 AUG 2007 |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Two (Shifting attitudes on senior health) |
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Study Tells Us What We Already Suspected (Obesity research) |
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Want to Be a TV Star? (Weight loss program) |
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Every Life Unique (A wonderful idea for long term care workers) |
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News that Does the Heart Good (AHA exercise update) |
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A Military Man on the Topic of Aging (Reflection) |
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| 16 JUL 2007 |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living (Insights from our special guest author) |
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Decrease in Mammogram Rate (U.S. health officials troubled) |
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Ah-Choo! (Myth bustin' during the allergy season) |
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Sex, Race, and Muscle Power (Senior fitness research) |
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Double the Pleasure (Humor) |
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| 01 JUL 2007 |
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Attention Golfers (This shoulder exercise is par excellence) |
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Chill! (Relaxation technique from Massachusetts General Hospital) |
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Exercise and Parkinson's Disease (Staying active helps manage symptoms) |
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Want to Lose Weight? (Eat the right foods) |
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Senior Fitness Pros Are Onto Something Big (Industry news) |
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Illnessitis (Humor) |
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Profit From Another's Mistake (But only the first 50 will gain) |
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| JUN 2007 |
Extra - Special Foundation Adoption Issue |
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Home for the Incurables (Introduction to special issue) |
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The Cause (SFA members, let's rally together) |
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Your Coordinator (Serving the Big Easy's elderly) |
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Your Mascot (Getting by with a little help from his friends) |
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We Can Do It, SFA! (Please help) |
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| 18 JUN 2007 |
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Give Muscles What They Need (Senior strength study) |
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Speaking of Older Adults and Their Muscles... (Fitness industry news) |
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Weight Training for Breast Cancer Survivors (Enhancing quality of life) |
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Alzheimer's Disease Projections (Health trend) |
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Help Us Out, Researchers (How to improve older adult fitness studies) |
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Got Fiber? (Nutrition tip) |
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How Old Are You? (Reflection) |
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| 01 JUN 2007 |
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Jambalaya Dreamin' (Bonus issue coming your way!) |
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Chronic Fatigue Basics (Health management) |
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Exercise and Length of Hospital Stays (Senior fitness research) |
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The Heart Profilers (An excellent online resource) |
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Watch Your Weight (Blood pressure study) |
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Keeping a Positive Attitude (Mental fitness) |
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Don't Get Stuck in the Boring Salad Rut! (Easy recipe idea) |
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| 16 MAY 2007 |
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Ankle Care (Try these stabilizing exercises) |
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Another Reason to "Sleep On It" (Memory fitness) |
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Whole-Person Wellness for Seniors (A model program) |
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Occupational Therapy for Dementia Patients (Research) |
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More Help for Dementia Patients and Caregivers (Research) |
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International Internship Sought (Industry news) |
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Strength of Spirit (Reflection) |
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Attention Group Fitness Instructors (Short-term opportunity) |
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The Cat from "Kat" Tugs at SFA's Heartstrings (Check this out!) |
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| 01 MAY 2007 |
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A Special Food Pyramid for Older Adults (Nutrition resource) |
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Preventing Falls (Try this creative balance-training activity) |
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Beating Arthritis (Senior fitness study) |
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Dental Care News (Healthy aging) |
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A Complicated Issue (Women, anger, and heart disease) |
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Asthma and Aspirin (Medical research) |
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Live and Learn (Words of wisdom) |
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| 17 APR 2007 |
Special Issue - Elder Topics |
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Elder Topics (Introduction to special issue) |
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An Exercise That's Good for Everyone (Age not a factor!) |
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"Dowager's Hump" (Exercise for osteoporosis) |
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When the Crisis Is Over (Caregivers' trauma may go on) |
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Self-Care for Caregivers (Stress management) |
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Brain-Oxygen and Alzheimer's Disease (Research) |
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Attention Caregivers and Fitness Leaders (Exercise-guide bargains) |
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| 02 APR 2007 |
Special Issue - Sinus Sufferers |
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Sinus Problems (Introduction to special issue) |
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A Novel Approach to Relief (Classic sinusitis research) |
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Ideas, Ideas, Ideas (Fight back against sinus attacks) |
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Attention Fitness Professionals (Exercise for sinus-challenged clients) |
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Inspiration (Pun intended) |
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| 15 MAR 2007 |
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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes (Fitness study) |
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Barnyard Friends (Not your typical companion pets!) |
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Men and Bone Fracture (Osteoporosis research) |
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Chew on This (Unexpected nutrition finding) |
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Large Girth Predicts Lung Dysfunction (Respiratory health) |
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Cup o' Joe (Reducing post-workout soreness) |
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Myth Bustin' (Tale of the gray hair) |
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Attention Personal Trainers (Your turn to save) |
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| 02 MAR 2007 |
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Beat Dehydration (Healthy aging) |
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Navigating the Cold Season (Timely tips) |
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Age and Forgetfulness (University of Florida study) |
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Help for Osteoporosis (Potential medical breakthrough) |
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Smart Ideas to Reverse a Sad Trend (New statistics on falling) |
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More on Fall Prevention (Try this terrific balance exercise) |
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Exercise Thumps Depression (Senior fitness research) |
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Window of Opportunity (One week only!) |
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| 16 FEB 2007 |
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Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz... (Sleep study) |
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Does Exercise Cause Knee Arthritis? (Medical research) |
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A Troubling Trend (The Health ABC Study) |
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Loneliness Associated with Dementia (Psychiatric findings) |
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Mobility Limitations and Exercise (Senior fitness research) |
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Swinging a Racket or a Club (Humor) |
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| 02 FEB 2007 |
Special Issue - Living and Loving |
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Live and Love (Introduction to special issue) |
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Ten Tips to Spice Up Your Life (Heart-healthy nutrition) |
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Diabetes' Link to Heart Disease in Older Adults (Medical research) |
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Take Heart (A study finds it's never too late to boost health) |
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From the SFA Archives (Marriage dynamics affect healing) |
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For Everything a Season (Happy Valentine's Day) |
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| 16 JAN 2007 |
Special Issue - Brain Health |
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Keeping Our Wits About Us! (Introduction to brainy special issue) |
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How's Your Brain Health? (Free cognition testing) |
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Body Exercise for Mental Fitness (Smart aging) |
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A 10-Step Healthy Brain Plan (Stay sharp in 2007) |
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Mental Exercises (How to discourage dementia) |
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Get Certified in 2007 (Intellectual stimulation for SFA members only) |
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| 02 JAN 2007 |
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Scott "Old Navy" Hults: A Real Winner! (Inspiration for the New Year) |
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Healthful Eating in 2007 (Nutrition tips) |
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A Terrific Resolution: Let's Get Physical (The LIFE pilot study) |
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Our New Year's Reflection (A timely quote) |
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| 15 DEC 2006 |
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A Holiday Treat That's Good for You? (The Johns Hopkins chocolate study) |
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Losing Height with Age (It may signal more than osteoporosis) |
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Famous Conductor Gets People Moving (Older adult exercise) |
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Selecting a Stationary Bicycle (Consumer assistance) |
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Coping with Aphasia (Help for patients and caregivers) |
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Enjoying a Variety of Activities (Senior fitness research) |
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The Definition of Old Age (humor) |
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| 01 DEC 2006 |
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Steady Does It (Try this new balance exercise) |
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Getting a Long Winter's Nap (Older adults and insomnia) |
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Memory Fitness Is Tied to Physical Fitness (Neurological study) |
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Hope for Age-Related Hearing Loss (Medical technology meets music) |
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Seniors and the Common Cold (An exercise plan to beat it!) |
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Home for the Holidays (Food and family) |
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Employment Opportunity (Industry news) |
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Last Call! (SFA members only) |
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| 17 NOV 2006 |
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Doctor, My Eyes... (Physical activity and macular degeneration) |
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Alcohol and Aging (Surprising research) |
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Hyper Work Hours and Hypertension (Blood pressure study) |
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After a Hip Fracture (Exercises that work) |
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Diet and Alzheimer's Disease (Nutrition breakthrough) |
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Waltzing With Heart (Cardiac rehab made fun) |
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Thanksgiving Attitude (Humor) |
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Season's Savings (Don't miss out!) |
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| 01 NOV 2006 |
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Help for Exercise "Haters" (Motivational tips) |
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Avoiding Pressure Sores (Caregiver information) |
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Attention Cracker Snackers! (Healthy nibbling) |
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Qigong: A Nontraditional Exercise Option (Senior fitness research) |
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Hey, Turn it Down (Humor) |
| 16 OCT 2006 |
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A Gentle Reminder From SFA (Healthy aging) |
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Post Polio Syndrome (Guest author article) |
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A Tasty Autumn Appetizer (Wholesome snack recipe) |
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Research Corner (Exercise, knee pain, and surgery) |
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The Time of Your Life! (Humor) |
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| 02 OCT 2006 |
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Get Out and About (Healthy aging research) |
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Keep Your Cool (Medical research) |
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Volunteer (Wellness research) |
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Dance! (Fitness research) |
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Smile (A thought for the day) |
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| 15 SEP 2006 |
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And the Winner Is . . . Dogs! (Pets and physical activity) |
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Exercise Adds Up (Fitness research) |
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Can't Hurt, Might Help (Nutrition news) |
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Go for It (Exercise and mild hypertension) |
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Don't Tread on Us (Employment loss and senior health) |
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The Sound of Music (Medical update) |
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Workout Savvy (Try these push-up variations) |
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| 01 SEP 2006 |
Special Issue - Depression |
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Tackling a Serious Subject (Introduction to special issue) |
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Depression and Diabetes (Disease management) |
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Depression and Preventive Health Care (Duke University study) |
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Chicken or Egg? (Depression and body fat) |
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A Vicious Cycle of Mind and Body (Connecting the dots) |
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Depression and Cardiac Risk (Heart health) |
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The Power of Suggestion (Antidepressants) |
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Told You So (Exercise to the rescue) |
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Myth Bustin' (Stereotype debunked) |
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What, Me Worry? (Humor) |
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| 15 AUG 2006 |
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Reducing Arthritis Pain (Exercise research) |
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Irritable Bowel Basics (Health facts) |
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Older Adults and Body Temperature (Study finding) |
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OUCH! (Leg cramp relief) |
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Overweight Men at Disadvantage (Medical news) |
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What Gives with the Silver Screen? (Humor) |
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| 01 AUG 2006 |
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Attention SFA Members (Industry news) |
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Breathing Easier (Try these exercises) |
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Stress Management (Valuable resource link) |
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Senior Women Skipping Critical Test (Bone health) |
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Using Leisure Time Wisely (Senior fitness research) |
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Fall Prevention (Safety tips) |
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Sports and Aging (Humor) |
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| 17 JUL 2006 |
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Exercise to Live Longer and Better (Senior fitness research) |
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CT Screening Study (Medical news) |
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Help for Tinnitus (Healthy aging) |
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A Study of Women Runners (Exercise physiology) |
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Aging and Mental Concentration (Cognitive function) |
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A Smart Treat (Summertime snacking) |
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Live, Learn, Grow (Musings) |
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| 01 JUL 2006 |
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West Nile Virus and You (Disease prevention) |
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Older Adult Exercise Dropout (Fitness research) |
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Age Spots (Skin health) |
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Diabetes Finding (Cardiovascular physiology) |
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Best in Show (Therapy dogs) |
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Have You Heard About... (Inspiration) |
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As Young as You Feel (Reflection) |
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| 15 JUN 2006 |
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"Myth" Gets Another Look (The common cold) |
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Good Timing (Smoking cessation) |
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Help for Cancer Patient Caregivers (Psychological wellness) |
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Blood Pressure Basics (Healthy aging) |
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Blood Pressure (Program management) |
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| 01 JUN 2006 |
Special Issue - Medication |
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The Modern Medicine Cabinet (Introduction to special issue) |
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Medication Safety (Valuable resource link) |
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Drug Interactions (University of Florida study) |
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A Gentle Reminder From SFA (Sleep aids) |
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Certain Medications Can Affect Mental Sharpness (Research) |
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Anticoagulant Breakthrough (Technology) |
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Two Classes of Drugs May Have Added Value (Cardiology) |
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A Little Unsteady (Humor) |
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| 15 MAY 2006 |
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Man's Best Friend (Fitness research) |
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Stronger Body, Better Memory (Senior strength training study) |
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Anger and Injury (Psychology) |
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Lesions in Brain Associated with Gait Problems (Medical research) |
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High-Normal Blood Pressure and Heart Disease (Cardiology) |
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Dieting Controversy (Weight loss) |
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Meditation and the Brain (Mental fitness) |
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Thanks, Kid (Humor) |
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| 01 MAY 2006 |
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Attention Webmasters (Fitness industry news) |
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Exercise and Alzheimer's Disease: Big News (Medical research) |
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Carbs, Fats, and Body Weight (Nutrition) |
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Life Expectancy Data (Statistics) |
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Protect Your Stomach (Medication news) |
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Angina Basics (Health facts) |
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Overcoming Barriers to Exercise (Senior fitness research) |
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Colorful and Delicious (Easy recipe) |
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| 17 APR 2006 |
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Hiking for Weight Loss (Exercise science) |
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Osteoarthritis: Sticking with Exercise (Review of the literature) |
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Good News (Gerontology) |
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Help for Dry Mouth (Health facts) |
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Attention Caregivers (Practical advice) |
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Making Major Decisions (Psychological research) |
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| 01 APR 2006 |
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Tough Love (Diabetes resource) |
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High or Low Intensity? (Senior strength training study) |
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Arthritis: Exercise Counters Functional Decline (Medical research) |
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Parkinson's Disease: Hopeful New Trials (Gene therapy research) |
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I Think, Therefore I Am (Fascinating health facts) |
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Steadiness and Functional Performance (Functional fitness research) |
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Exercise and Wound Healing (Exercise science) |
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Let's Hear It for the Arts (Successful aging research) |
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| 15 MAR 2006 |
Special Issue - Nutrition |
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Food for Thought (Introduction to special issue) |
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Food Programs for the Elderly (On the national news front) |
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Under-Nutrition in Community-Dwelling Seniors (Diet and aging) |
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Anemia and Falls (Geriatric research) |
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Upsetting the Apple Cart (Nutrition research) |
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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements (Nutrition research) |
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Staff of Life (Nutrition research) |
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American Heart Association Report (Diet and hypertension) |
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Lighter Fare (Wit) |
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| 01 MAR 2006 |
(Round-Up) |
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A Rose By Any Other Name (Exercise industry news) |
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Needed: Better Education About Strength Training (Senior fitness research) |
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Penguins Rule (Fall prevention research) |
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Tea Drinkers' Edge (Nutrition research) |
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Smart Moves (Exercise safety) |
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| 15 FEB 2006 |
(Round-Up) |
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Myth Bustin' (Safety fact) |
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Eliminating Potential Stumbling Blocks (Fall prevention) |
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Marital Harmony Advisable (Medical research) |
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From the SFA Archives (Classic fitness research) |
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More Good News for Exercisers (Update from the Harvard Alumni Study) |
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Salad Days (Diet tip) |
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| 02 FEB 2006 |
(Round-Up) |
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Preventing Pneumonia (Research) |
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Painkiller Precautions (Medication safety) |
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Birds Do It (Exercise motivation) |
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Parkinson's Findings (Mayo Clinic report) |
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The Decision Process and Exercise (Research) |
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Tips for Soothing Varicose Veins (Successful aging) |
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A Gentle Reminder from SFA (Cold-weather wellness) |
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| 16 JAN 2006 |
(Round-Up) |
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Exercise and Cognitive Health (Research) |
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