Word: heed
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...greatest benefit often occurs in those who are frail (see box) or suffer from such conditions as emphysema, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and arthritis. As you might expect, flexibility and balance training are more important than ever. And it appears that seniors are starting to heed the advice they're getting to keep moving. According to surveys conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of sedentary men age 70 and older has dropped over the past 15 years from 40% to 30%, while the number of sedentary women 70 years and older...
Although these names are all annoying, your problem hasn’t reached dangerous levels until he uses one of the following: Bambi, Poochie, Boo Boo, Bun Buns, Cutie Patootie, or Sugar Muffin. The biggest gaffe of all, of course, would be if he took heed of the President’s daughters’ revelation at this year’s Republican Convention that their parents call each other “Bushy.” Although this name may endearingly refer to their famous last name, I would go out on a limb and say it?...
...even as Farley continues to contribute mathematical insight, he joked that the writers do not always heed his advice...
...international economic sanctions against South Africa with treason; others view him as the only person capable of calming black anger. Most blacks respect Tutu's convictions and admire his courage. But while his appeals for an end to black-against-black violence have placated some young militants, others heed the African National Congress's calls for armed struggle...
Credit card telemarketers have recently called large numbers of Harvard students, insinuating affiliation with the College and failing to heed “no call” requests. Callers, identifying themselves as representatives of Clout Visa, have asked students for personal information, including birthdays and Social Security numbers...