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...medical wisdom was that the human body crumbled gradually before it collapsed completely. But as recent research has demonstrated, physical decline can not only be slowed, it can also be reversed. Even those in their 90s can build muscles and increase their aerobic capacity. "You can die healthy," says Dr. Peter Jokl, professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the Yale University School of Medicine. Yes, and in the meantime, if you take care of yourself and train properly, you can be a competitive athlete...
Iridium is rarer, costlier and even more resistant to corrosion than platinum, and its name comes from iris, the rainbow, from the lovely play of color in iridium salts. I would love to carry an iridium credit card. --Dr. Oliver Sacks, author...
Many people assume it's all right to walk in almost any shoe because it's not as demanding as running. Not true, says Dr. Carol Frye of the orthopedic academy: "Walking shoes should be at least 2 1/2 in. thick in the heel area, giving you comfortable cushioning, and have a rocker-sole design that encourages the foot's natural roll as you move...
Visit the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons at www.aaos.org You can e-mail Dr. Ian at ianmedical@aol.com
...What?s keeping the non-compliance rate so high? It?s not the cost of the shots. "Finances are not really an issue in the case of immunizations, although they certainly used to be," says TIME medical contributor Dr. Ian Smith. "Today, there are so many free clinics available, virtually every person has access to basic care." The major reasons that some children are not getting the inoculations they need are twofold, says Dr. Smith: "First, in spite of all the public programs available today, some parents still lack basic awareness about the importance of immunization, and may not understand...