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Lessons add to pool safety

Getting little ones comfortable in water is important, but parents still must supervise.

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Photos Little swimmers in action

Children's skin types dictate sun protection

80 years old and still kicking

Spunky octogenarian took up many activities late in life. Now she's a 5th degree black belt.

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Video Black belt in training

94-year-old pioneering professor keeps going

Market for organic milk goes sour

Once-promising product for small Midwestern dairy farmers becomes too costly as demand dries up in bad economy.

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Follow these five simple steps on eating better and working out better, and you just might reach your goal.

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Poll: Should candy be banned from office vending machines?

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Poll: Does drinking coffee improve your breath?

For hikers: Join a wildflower walk

Poll: Will you buy fireworks this year?

Poll: How old were your kids when they learned to swim

10 Ways to Prevent Health Care Fraud

Heat exhaustion: Watch for the signs

Five ways to boost your brain power

Give thanks to a nurse

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Steve Long of Complete Fitness Results in Brentwood demonstrates exercises to tone and strengthen the core muscles for golfing.

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advice columnists

Jane Brody
The Duke clinic is touting the so-called medical home.

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Dr. Paul Donohue
Heat can harm almost anyone

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People's Pharmacy
Arthritis drugs trigger headaches

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healthy & fit news

Traditional stretching doesn't help, studies find

Swimming lessons add to pool safety for kids

Medical practice uses $2 bills to stimulate economy, help uninsured

Children's skin types should dictate approach to sun protection

Disease tracker

Heart surgeries are becoming less invasive

Pioneer in study of trans fats keeps going

Family clinic is being built to replace fire-damaged one

80 years old and still kicking

Trainer's Tips • Steve Long at Complete Fitness Results in Brentwood

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