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For Your Health
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103 Marie Kondo The internationally acclaimed
neatness expert provides
tidyness tips.
BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER
105 Up against the wall Wall beds show a resurgence
with new, versatile and more
creative designs.
BY CHRISTINA GUERRERO
107 Rug advice When selecting an area
rug, take these important
considerations into account.
BY CHRISTINA GUERRERO
109 When old meets new Melding old and new furnishings.
Plus, styling a bookcase.
BY JENNIFER ADAMS
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Furniture
80 Dan Marino The former pro quarterback talks about the
challenges of staying in
shape after retirement.
BY STEVE FISHER
84 Become a protein pro Understanding what kind
of protein supplement may
be best for you.
BY KRISTIN KIRKPATRICK
89 Culture club Discover the pleasures of
making your own yogurt.
BY ERIK J. MARTIN
40 Fitness success stories Costco members who have
reclaimed their lives and their
health share their stories.
46 Motivation tips Staying motivated is a challenge,
for a number of reasons. Plus,
exercise guidelines.
BY MALIA JACOBSON; LINDA MELONE
51 When losing is winning Jennifer Widerstrom offers tips
based on her experience as a
coach on The Biggest Loser.
BY TIM TALEVICH
55 Supplier profile: Zumba How a simple dance class
became an international
fitness craze.
BY CHRISTINA GUERRERO
59 Fitness apps Tech helpers for tiptop shape.
BY JENNIFER GOFORTH GREGORY
62 Working out with Fido Keep yourself and your best
friend fit by working out
together. Plus, a buyer’s pick.
BY SUSAN JOHNSTON TAYLOR
67 Injury prevention and treatment
Some “new” methods for treating and preventing injuries
have a long history of helping.
BY HANA MEDINA
70 Listening to your body When your body talks to
you, are you listening and
understanding?
BY LAURIE GARDNER
73 Ask the pharmacist Living with atrial fibrillation.
BY JOSEPH HANNA
75 Buyers’ picks Toothpaste, an
exclusive Costco
toothbrush, Amino
Energy powder,
Egyptian Magic
and Kirkland Signature™
towelettes.
Injury prevention
and treatment 67
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A Walk in the Woods 3, 34, 35
Dave Ramsey 27, 125
The Biggest Loser 51
Zumba 55
Dan Marino 81
Wall bed demo 105
The Sound of Gravel 121
Brenda Blethyn 127
The Shoe That Grows 154
SERVE 6. 8 155
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113 Buyers’ picks Cheval jewelry mirror, push-back
fabric recliner and a La-Z-Boy
executive chair.
Working out
with Fido 62
Fitness coach
Jennifer
Widerstrom
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