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