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Fine-tune workout to rule slopes: Milo Bryant - The Gazette; Folks, ski season is coming. And more than a few of you have asked questions about getting in skiing shape. Even when we're in great shape there are things we can do to help improve our ability to ski better and, if you ski as badly as I do, prevent... Full story

U.S. needs czar to coordinate health efforts: America needs a trainer.; By Milo Bryant, The Gazette; America needs a trainer. The country needs somebody qualified to help whip our butts into shape. That somebody would have the power to command, influence and draw resources from various aspects of the government to help us get in better shape. Thi... Full story

Gradual shift in habits helps avoid fitness-program rebellion: Impatience can kill even the best fitness programs.; By Milo Bryant, The Gazette; Impatience can kill even the best fitness programs. Folks are aware that too many kids in the United States are overweight or obese. We even know how to reverse the situation and how to prevent it. We know that more physical activity helps. We know ... Full story

Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better NEW YORK (AP) -- People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients keep more of their memories....
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's NEW YORK (AP) -- The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease....
Study finds MDs not always honest with patients WASHINGTON (AP) -- Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients....

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