This Active Life

January 2006

A 'Reform' That Isn't

"With a devined benefit retirement plan, you know what you'll get when you retire. The benefit is defined and guaranteed for life. In defined contribution, you know how much is going into your fund, but how much you'll get out depends on your luck in the stock market."
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Cover Story: Adventure Calls

You went where ?! Up Kilimanjaro. Into the Arctic. The 3,000 steps of Machu Picchu. The misty moors of England. Get inspired.
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Ask the Expert: Doctor's Office Tips

Research says patients who have good relationships with their doctors tend to be more satisfied with their care—and get better results. We’ve adapted these tips from a publication of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to help you get good health care.
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People

What’s a “steam donkey?” Merv Johnson explains it all. Also Susan Wakefield on producing television shows.
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Member Profiles

Lois Clark of Missouri, Deloise Jones of Mississippi, and Chuck Custis of Wyoming talk about retirement.
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Books

Would you like to climb Kilimanjaro? Or maybe you just want to live in a sound body. “Fitness over Fifty” from the National Institute on Aging can help.
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My Contribution: Turning a Child's Heartache into Hope

After a decade conversing with powerful politicians as an Arizona state representative, Marion Pickens is finding that her most rewarding relationships are with friends generations younger.
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Past Issues

Looking for an old edition? Check out our archive of "This Active Life."
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