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 | Media file 1: Driver's evaluation. Steps in testing for reaction time. |
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 | Media file 3: Tai chi chuan may improve an individual's balance and bone mineral density. |
 | Media file 4: Sample results from a workup for osteoporosis using dual-energy radiographic absorptiometry and other studies. |
 | Media file 5: Sample results from a workup for osteoporosis using dual-energy radiographic absorptiometry and other studies. |
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