The Poster Girl for Compressed Morbidity

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Over the past two years, 91-year-old Ann Kahl has racked up $0 in health care costs and currently takes no regular prescription medications. She attributes daily activity for bringing her health, happiness and strength. Growing Bolder talks to Ann about being subjected 24/7 to messages that tell us what aging is supposed to be like and how she overcomes it.

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Madonna Hanna: Honoring the Past, Sprinting Into the Future

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Madonna Hanna has achieved all her life, as an award-winning teacher, author, and fashion industry executive. In 2011 she added sprinter to her list when, at 57, her late husband began coaching her and she entered the Washington Senior Games. After his death, Madonna kept her promise to him to keep running. She found a new coach in nationally-ranked track athlete Marcus Chambers, and their work together helped Madonna achieve gold at the 2023 National Senior Games.

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“Gee, thanks, Brooks!”

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When you pick a childhood hero from the ranks of celebrity or sports, you have no idea of who they really are. You only know they are great at what they do. Steve Rondinaro hit a grand slam when he picked Brooks Robinson, the amazing third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, who became the namesake for his son.

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