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The Polar Bears Of Martha's Vineyard Offer Insights On Aging Gracefully

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Huffington Post

A group of African-Americans at Martha’s Vineyard called the "Polar Bears" are finding ways to age well. Each morning they pray and swim together. Temple sociologist Donna-Marie Peters studied the group to learn more about the cultural approaches to wellness. "Yes, we are as a population overweight, but you have to have a nuanced understanding of black life..." she said. "We might not be skinny, but a lot of us are very health conscious, especially as we age."