GB Items Related to Tag - physical

  • Heart Attacks the Silent Killer

    When was the last time you felt a slight twinge of pain or burning in your stomach and throat, and dismissed it as. "just indigestion or a disagreement with a bit of spicy food which will soon pass."? Do you reach for an antacid with the belief it will...

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    The Weight of the World

    She's just 6 months away from retirement age, but when we asked Iris Davis if she's slowing down, her answer was, "no way!" It's the type of reaction you might expect from a woman who's been pushing her body past physical limits for 40 years.


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    Be Good to Yourself by Exercicing for Health!

      "Be Good to Yourself by Exercising for Health." IrongeezerSays: It doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy the benefits of improving your health through light exercise. Improvements such as better cardiovascular health and maintaining proper...

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    Barbara Klippel

    It's not entirely normal to be a cross-country skier that is a retired kindergarten teacher. It's even more amazing that Barbara Klippel overcame a fall down a flight of stairs and a broken skull to win the premiere cross-country ski marathon.


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    He's No Fool in the Pool

    One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place earlier this year and no one heard anything about it.


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    Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention!

    Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention! I have had the wonderful pleasure to be able to work with students in classrooms, after school programs, and on playgrounds for a number of years. I have had more great days than...

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  • Graham Johnston
    He's No Fool in the Pool

    One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.


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    Reach for Your Dreams

    Like so many of us out there, Dennis Walters grew up loving the game of golf. But unlike most of us, he actually had the potential to make it his career!


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    5 Questions With: Bobbe Lyon

    Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.


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    Lynn Tracey

    The year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.


  • Dennis Walters
    Reach For Your Dreams

    Dennis Walters was on the verge on making the PGA Tour when a freak accident left him paralyzed. But his dreams never died.


  • Charley French
    Charley French

    You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.


  • Dr. Paul Nussbaum
    Dr. Paul Nussbaum

    Dr. Paul Nussbaum takes the term "brain power" to the next level. He's an internationally recognized expert on brain diseases and brain health and aims to show people that fitness isn't only for the body.


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    Neil Gussman

    For many breaking a bone in their body means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous others in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.


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    Gold Medalist's Cancer Battle

    Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.


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    5 Questions With: Simply Deb

    She loves learning new things, and she shares her stories right here on Growing Bolder. Simply Deb has been a great supporter of our Web site, and so we wanted to know -- what makes her tick?


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    9 Steps to Physical Fitness

    It's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.


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    The Climb of a Lifetime

    Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.


  • Bill Shafer
    What Would You Do For Your Son?

    After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

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    Can He Do It?

    64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.


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    Give These Guys a Medal

    It takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.


  • Steve Sigler
    Let's Play Hardball!

    There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.


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    My Colonoscopy

    While completing my annual fire department physical exam the doctor once again highly recommended I have a colonoscopy performed. They have been scaring me since I turned fifty. I kept putting it off because the idea of have something like a garden hose...

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    Update -- No Surgery for Shields

    Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.


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    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.


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    Silver Surfers

    We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.


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    What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.



 

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