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Physical Activity and Health

Government Publications
* Healthy People 2010 - Leading Health Indicators and resources
* Physical Activity and Health - fact sheets and report from the Surgeon General
* The Active Life - 10 publications from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
    * Fitness Fundamentals: Guideline for Personal Exercise Programs

Research and Tools
* Physical Activity reduces risk of cognitive decline   Evidence summary:  K Yaffe et al. A prospective study of physical activity and cognitive decline in elderly women. Archives of Internal Medicine 2001 161: 1703-1708.
* Activity and Calorie Burn Calculators, Exercise Journals and Workout Planners

* NHLBI: Vast Majority Of Middle-Aged Americans At Risk Of Developing Hypertension  research findings in JAMA. 2002;287:1003-1010  Information About Access Restrictions
* Cardiovascular Diseases: Primary Prevention  BMJ Clinical Evidence includes lifestyle changes and physical activity Information About Access Restrictions

UW Fitness Links
   * IMA - Click on "Sports Skills" for classes
   * UW Bicycling Guide
   Walking Trails
   * UW Waterfront Trails Map
   * North-End Trails Map

Area Resources
* Seattle Parks and Recreation
* King County Bicycling Maps
* Northwest Paddling and Rowing Links
* Swim Seattle
* Active.Com - Register for events and activities
* RaceCenter.Com - Calendar of Northwest running and cycling events


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