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Polically Speaking: Tides turn for convenience (The Heights)

Sarah Palin is not an obvious running mate. In a political race dominated by novelty, though, we really can't be too surprised. Palin, the current governor of Alaska, is a fresh addition to a McCain campaign hinging on what supporters call "experience" and detractors call "geriatrics.

How to Avoid Losing Muscle As You Age (US News & World Report)

Exercise and sufficient protein can prevent the ill effects of sarcopenia, or age-related muscle decline.

Siskin Hospital Therapist is Chattanooga's Only Board Certified Geriatric Specialist (The Chattanoogan)

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation announced that Cristy Clark, senior physical therapist, has been certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as the first and only Geriatric Clinical Specialist in Chattanooga.

Older Vietnamese report more mental health problems (EurekAlert!)

( University of California - Irvine ) Vietnamese Americans over 55, most who came to the United States as political refugees, report more mental health problems than nonHispanic whites, according to a UC Irvine Center for Health Care Policy analysis of state data.

County coroner's wife could succeed him (The Buffalo News)

NIAGARA FALLS -- The wife of retiring Niagara County Coroner James M. Joyce has emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for the post in this fall's election, after an interview process in which her husband took part.