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Hearts Get ‘Younger,’ Even At Middle Age, With Exercise

PATTI NEIGHMOND, NPR

Posted on March 12, 2018 · As early as your mid-40s, especially if you're sedentary, your heart muscle can show signs of aging, losing its youthful elasticity and power. But moderately strenuous exercise can change that

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No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

Rob Stein, NPR

Posted on February 26, 2018 · The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data

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