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Modifiable Healthy Behaviors May Improve Life Span, Health, Function in Older Men
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Title Modifiable Healthy Behaviors May Improve Life Span, Health, Function in Older Men
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570062?src=rss
Description During the early elderly years, smoking abstinence, weight management, blood pressure control, and regular exercise are linked to a longer life span and good health and function. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Feb 13, 2008
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