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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Exercise


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     I know I write a lot about exercise in this column, but that is because
it is about the most inexpensive medication I know of that is effective for so
many conditions.  It doesn't take a visit to the doctor, nor a prescription
that may be costly even if it does help solve your problem. And exercise may
be helpful for your mind and emotions as well as your body.  The biggest
problem is getting started and knowing just what to do. If you are interested
in starting up an healthful and safe exercise  program, there is much
information available for you, and believe it or not, you get it with out
charge from the government.  The packet comes from the National Institutes of
Aging Information Center and includes a one-page fact sheet, originally
published as an "Age Page", which outlines the benefits of exercise and how to
design a program.  Additional fact sheets from the National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute tell people of all ages how to get started in a program, and
describe sample programs.  A reading list for older Americans and an age
specific weight-height table complete the exercise packet.  To obtain your
personal set, write to:  Exercise/HL, NIA Information Center, P.O. Box 8057,
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057 When you get your packet don't just read it
quickly and put it aside.  Study it carefully, share it with friends, and then
put your new knowledge to work.  Start a group, and get going.  Its fun and
its healthful.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.