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President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) is promoting the free, motivational National President’s Challenge (NPC)! Registration began on March 1st (and continues to April 3rd) and the launch is scheduled for March 20th.

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How to Plan Exercises for Individuals Using Assistive Devices

"Gray and Green Together: Older Adults Can Play Role in Creating Healthier Environment"

"Exercise could be the heart's fountain of youth"

Study finds risk of elderly disability drastically reduced through regular walking

Children's Physical Activity Drops From Age 9 to 15, NIH Study Indicates

Call for big-picture thinking to curb obesity

IOM Report: Retooling for an Aging America-Building the Health Care Workforce

Staying Young While Growing Older

For Older Adults, Motivation To Stay Active Comes In Many Forms

Brain injuries from falls a deadly risk for seniors

Brain injuries linked to senior deaths from falls

The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008 is now available.

Fit, Not Frail: Exercise as a Tonic for Aging

Study Affirms Connection Between Local Environment, Obesity

May-Kit Happen in May!

Good Health Counts: A 21st Century Approach to Health & Community for California

Announcing the 2nd Annual Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards Program

Building on Best Practices: Consenus Report on Physical Activity Programming

Winners of the BHCAA Awards

National President’s Challenge

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