What's NEWs This Week? April 6-19, 2021

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Quote of the Week

"Tough times never last, but tough people do." - Robert H. Schuller

Elderly in the News

Exercising is an important way for all people to stay healthy, especially the elderly. Apple's Fitness Plus service recently added workouts specifically made for older users. The additions, called "Workouts for Older Adults", include a series of eight workouts led by a fitness instructor. Each ten-minute workout uses lighter weights, bodyweight, or modifications. The added workouts come as Apple expands its fitness service to include more people, even adding in options for pregnancy and beginners. As Apple's Fitness Plus program offers options for its older users, hopefully other major fitness programs will follow its lead.

Additional Sources

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https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/13/gaetz-bahamas-investigation-481273

https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/johnson-johnson-covid-vaccine-pause-blood-clots/

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/joint-cdc-and-fda-statement-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine

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https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/15/22385653/apple-fitness-plus-new-workouts-pregnant-beginner-older-users-jane-fonda

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-fitness-plus-introduces-new-workouts-trainers-and-time-to-walk-guest/