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  Be Well

  Sound Mind, Sound Body

  by John Swartzberg, M.D.

  Exercise helps you stay sharp as you age and reduces cognitive decline. But physical activity can also improve mood, reduce anxiety and produce a sense of well-being—and may even help ease depression.

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  The Stigma of Mental Illness

  by Cecilie Bisgaard-Frantzen

  Stigma and shame often accompany a mental illness diagnosis. We talked with psychologist Stephen Hinshaw, PhD, about how this stigma might be overcome—and why it's in our society's best interest to do so.

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  Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem

  by Amanda Z. Naprawa

  Elder abuse is a serious and devastating problem. How to recognize it, and what you can do to help.