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Walking with a dog is one way to stay active. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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A woman stretches before starting tennis match. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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Dr. Damon L. Swift, American Heart Association volunteer and chair of the writing group for the scientific statement and an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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Woman stretching at a park. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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Female swimmer in a lap pool. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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