Lifestyle Stories from July 22, 2013 (Change date)
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Later retirement may help prevent dementiaJul 22, 2013 6:00 am - BOSTON — New research boosts the “use it or lose it” theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheim...
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Use a jump rope to change up, enhance your workoutsJul 22, 2013 6:00 am - Jumping rope is a great exercise that teaches body control while improving coordination, agility and endurance. A jump rope is fairly inexpensive, can be taken almost an...
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Sanfilippo Estate to host Carousel of Possible Dreams fundraiserJul 22, 2013 6:00 am - Thirty adults perched on a whirling carousel, speed-calling friends on their cellphones. Sounds like a bunch of busy parents making business calls at an amusement park. ...
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Outdoor hikes a step toward family fitnessJul 22, 2013 5:05 am - It used to be an expression of disgust: “Take a hike.” But times have changed. Now that phrase can mean you care about someone’s health and want to treat them to an adve...
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Both walking and running offer heart protectionJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - Q. My doctor wants me to start exercising to lower my risk of heart disease. I'm considering walking or running. Is one better than the other for heart health? A. Walkin...
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How can I help this homeless woman?Jul 22, 2013 5:00 am - Oh my, was my first thought when I read the leading story in today’s Daily Herald (July 18). In case you missed it, an arsonist took everything from one of our homeless ...
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Jogging-walking regimen can get you ready for 5KJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — In three months, you could run a 5K even if you have never run in your life. If you are otherwise healthy, 12 weeks of training is all you need in order to ...
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It's not all 'Glam' for Richards-Ross in new WE reality seriesJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - Sanya Richards-Ross wants to take over the world, and she invites WE: Women's Entertainment viewers to watch her do it. In “Sanya's Glam & Gold,” premiering Thursday, J...
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U.S. blood supply threatened as donors face iron lossesJul 22, 2013 4:48 am - Dennis Gastineau started giving blood regularly when he was in medical school in the 1970s. The $25 he received bought almost enough groceries for a week. Now, it just s...
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Reconnect at a Midwest resort this summerJul 22, 2013 1:00 am - Midwest winters can seem endless. The payoff? Perfect summer temperatures! Each year I vow to savor every minute of the warm weather. Although I can’t put everything on...