Not only is being involved in sports physically healthy, I also think it is a great way to instill character, hard work, and the understanding of consequences.

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Slevin, now 59, went to jail in August 2005 as "a well nourished, physically healthy adult, " but emerged with a long beard, bed sores, bad teeth and weighing just 133 pounds in June 2007, according to the lawsuit.

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This means quality teaching, physically and emotionally healthy environments, and relevant curricula.

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There are much safer and healthier ways to look after your heart, like getting physically active, eating a healthy, balanced diet and stopping smoking.

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"I am considering surgery to get myself totally healthy as soon as physically possible and ultimately prevent the bunion causing any future problems, " she said.

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Things like group travel, health club facilities, and healthy menu options can keep retirees physically fit and may reduce health care costs.

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Losing 10 percent of your weight, staying physically active, not smoking and eating a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables will go a long way toward keeping you healthy, regardless of where you fall in the BMI chart.

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But today we know that being healthy is about more than just being physically fit.

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