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Men and women of all ages should be able to attain and maintain a vitality for living by proper health care, regular medical checkups, concern about adequate and proper nutrition, sufficient rest and relaxation, and a regular regimen of challenging physical activity.
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Wear, R.E. (1977). Conditioning Exercise Programs for Normal Older Persons. In: Harris, R., Frankel, L.J., Harris, S. (eds) Guide to Fitness After Fifty. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4139-0_22
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