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GREAT DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES REQUIRE A SIMPLE, HEALTHFUL LIFESTYLE Top stage and screen actors such as Danny Glover make physical and mental fitness a priority so they can master their artistry despite the demands of busy, nontraditional schedules. “My health, which always has been important, makes it possible for me to communicate more effectively as an artist,” he said. “When asked to raise my energy level during a performance, that’s when my healthful lifestyle pays off. When I’m healthy, I perform better and my hearing and thought processes are clearer.” Glover is this year’s honorary chair of the Third Annual Soul Stroll for Health 2004 sponsored by Mills-Peninsula’s African American Community Health Advisory Committee. A native of San Francisco, he is the star of acclaimed movies such as Oscar nominated The Color Purple, the blockbuster Lethal Weapon series and Mandela, to name a few. Growing up in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, Glover engaged in lots of noncontact sports such as biking, walking and running. “But I always treated my body as if I was an athlete,” the 56-year-old actor said, “and I still do today. I orchestrate my workouts around my work schedule.” When Glover was interviewed by phone from the East Coast, he was just finishing a 40-minute stationary-bike workout. “Good health is a long-term commitment,” he said. “You may be feeling great now, but as you age, obesity, arthritis, diabetes and other health conditions may loom as your body changes.” As part of this event, Glover will give a health talk to inner-city youth. His message is simple: Find out now what it takes to be healthy then start making the right choices for a lifetime of good health. Discipline is key, he said. “Avoid drugs and other life-threatening activities. Try the YMCA, a local gym, or organize an exercise class or league that fits your schedule.” Glover’s family has grown to include a grandson who he wants to enjoy for as long as possible. “I’m older and more conscious about my health,” the actor said. “I lost my brother to rheumatoid arthritis and my sister to colon cancer. Since my father’s anemia diagnosis, he’s been doing all he can to stay as healthy as possible. When it comes to healthful lifestyle, I want to stay as disciplined as my father.” Whether or not you like fruits and vegetables, Glover recommends a “Just do it,” attitude. “Not everyone likes broccoli, but we eat it because it’s important for the body,” he said. Mental fitness is equally important. “When you’re physically fit, you stand a better chance at fighting off mental illnesses such as depression. We may not be able to control our environment, but we can control our minds and bodies.” Join Glover for a “Soul Stroll” in the park. Choose between three bayside trails; get free health screenings; and learn more about health conditions that adversely affect African Americans, Hispanics and Pacific Islanders. Everyone is welcome. The event will be held Saturday, May 15, 10 am– 1 pm, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo. Registration is $15. Soul Stroll for Health is sponsored by Mills-Peninsula’s African American Community Health Advisory Committee and other community organizations. Call the hot line at (650) 696-5222 for details. Early-bird registration by May 3 guarantees a T-shirt and an entry for prize drawings. The event will be held Saturday, May 15, 10 am – 1 pm, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo. Registration is $15. Soul Stroll for Health is sponsored by Mills-Peninsula’s African American Community Health Advisory Committee and other community organizations. Call the hot line at (650) 696-5222 for details.
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