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  • we present selected references from published papers including studies of COVID-19
  • Lifestyle and resource pages

  • Moving Mountains Recovery
  • Golden Gate Recovery
  • Santa Barbara Recovery
  • Villa Kalima
  • Idaho Recovery Center
  • Digital Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ and Allies
  • Libraries and Autism
  • Addiction Center
  • Birth Injury Justice Center, Boston MA
  • Inner Source Therapy Center
  • Healthcare Resources for Veterans
  • March 9, 2024 -- Rebirth Recovery Center
  • March 9, 2024 -- Melrose Recovery
  • March 7, 2024 -- California Addiction Treatment
  • March 7, 2024 -- Wisconsin Recovery Institute
  • January 30, 2024 -- "Fall Risk Facts & Statistics -- on Helpguide.org
  • Advocacy Support for veterans with mesothelioma
  • Addiction Help, Winter Springs FL, one of the only educational websites founded by a recovering addict, an addict’s spouse, and a board-certified addiction doctor.
  • Photo: A mother and her daughter playing outside -- in Pexels
  • How to set a consistent bedtime
  • How to teach kids to say "no"
  • How use techniques such as deep breathing to calm kids
  • How to model healthy behaviors
  • How to promote a healthy diet
  • How to promote well-being in kids through team sports
  • How to have a positive impact
  • How Redfin Walk Score works to define a pedestrian-friendly area Health Care Resources for Veterans
  • The Ridge TC
  • Immersive Recovery
  • Ambrosia Behavioral Health is Florida Center for Behavioral Health Treatment
  • Acqua Recovery is focused on the healing process for individuals suffering from trauma and substance abuse. They believe in a holistic approach to recovery. Spero intertwines trauma therapy and addiction as both address issues with emotional regulation.
  • Bayview Recovery Center
  • Westwind Recovery is focused on the healing process for individuals suffering from trauma and substance abuse. They believe in a holistic approach to recovery. Westwind Recovery intertwines trauma therapy and addiction as both address issues with emotional regulation.
  • Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
  • Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
  • September 23, 2023 -- "Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)" -- by National Council on Aging
  • December 27, 2023 -- "Raising Health-Conscious Kids_ A Parent's Roadmap for Instilling Healthy Choices" -- by Caroline James, ElderAction.org | DOCX
  • July 1, 2023 -- "How Drugs and Alcohol Affects Oral Health" -- on www.zocdoc.com
  • November 9, 2023 -- "Mastering Probability and Possibility" -- on joffeemergencyservices.com
  • December 11, 2022 -- "Why is Alcoholism so Common Among Athletes?" -- by Kelly Brown in Alcohol Rehab Help
  • Casco Bay Recovery
  • Crestview Recovery | Crestview Recovery is a forward-thinking residential and outpatient drug rehab center in Portland, Oregon.
  • Free By The Sea | Free by the Sea treatment facility offers a wide variety of great treatment methods. Your physical health and mental health will be improved
  • Northern Illinois Recovery programs
  • Lexington KY Addiction Center
  • Louisville KY Addiction Center
  • August 9, 2022 -- "Activities to Promote Heart Health" from ACLS Training Center "Alcohol Withdrawal - Signs, Symptoms, And Treatments" from San Diego DETOX
  • November 26, 2022 -- "Parkinson's patients and researchers search for exercise 'prescription'" in The Washington Post
  • "Pets and children: The impact of pet ownership in childhood development"
  • With Grace Finding Inspiration During a Midlife Crisis" by Sophie Letts, sophiel@meditationhelp.net
  • Guide on Autism and Substance Misuse on www.DetoxRehabs.net
  • "Essential First Aid Packing Tips for Summer Vacations" in CPR Certified Indigo Training
  • Lanier Law Firm Mesothelioma Cancer Guide
  • "What Arlington Residents Can Do After Being Diagnosed with a Chronic Condition" -- by April Meyers | DOC | mindbodyhealthsolution.com
  • "What Falls Church Residents Can Do After Being Diagnosed with a Chronic Condition" by Zara Dumayas
  • Transitional Housing resources
  • "Factors to Consider When Choosing Long-Term Care" (PDF) | (DOCX) -- by Hal Salazar, Elders.Today
  • "You Can Start a Successful Freelance Business as an Immigrant — Here’s How" -- by Hal Salazar, Elders.Today
  • "Enjoy Living Life in Two Countries During Retirement By Using These Helpful Tips" (PDF) | (DOCX) -- by Ted James, information@tedknowsmoney.com
  • "Starting a Home-Based Business as a Stay-at-Home Parent" | (DOCX) -- by Hal Salazar, elders.today
  • "Alcoholics Anonymous meetings by state"
  • MethadoneCenters.com
  • Narcotics.com
  • Addiction.com
  • TreatmentCentersDirectory.com
  • Detox.com
  • DrugStrategies.org
  • Disorders.org
  • Rehabs.org
  • "Marketing Methods for Senior Entrepreneurs" | by Sharon Wagner, Seniorfriendly.info | PDF | DOC

  • COVID-19 Links, updated daily

  • Updated daily -- "Coronavirus (COVID-19)" -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- includes links to Daily COVID-19 Forecasts
  • "Coronavirus Small Business Issues and Solutions Guide" -- on ChamberofCommerce.org -- include Coronavirus (COVID-19) up-to-date facts
  • Updated daily -- "Virginia Coronavirus Statistics" -- by Catrina Tangchittsumran
  • Updated daily -- "{Daily Total} people have died from coronavirus in the U.S." -- in The Washington Post -- lists cases / deaths / per capita
  • Updated daily -- "Current COVID-19 Clinical Trials Worldwide" -- on PatientWing -- lists clinical trials seeking volunteers worldwide
  • Updated daily -- "COVID-19 Coronavirus Update" -- on Worldometer -- lists cases / deaths / survivals / tests by country
  • Updated daily -- "Coronavirus 2020 Outbreak: Latest Updates" -- on WebMD
  • Updated weekly -- "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)" -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Updated frequently -- Washington DC responds to COVID-19 -- on www.dc.gov
  • Updated frequently -- Clinical trials vs. COVID-19 -- on www.clinicaltrials.gov
  • Updated frequently -- COVID-19 State Testing Directory -- on www.testing.com
  • Recently updated -- "UV-C Lighting: How Effective is it on COVID-19 and Other Viruses?" -- on www1.fsgi.com
  • September 14, 2020 -- "Researchers Find Antibody That 'Neutralizes' Coronavirus" -- on NewsMax.com
  • May 13, 2020 -- "Mayor Bowser Extends Stay at Home Order and Public Health Emergency Through June 8" -- on www.dc.gov
  • May 13, 2020 -- "Current Guidelines from USA Track & Field as of 5-13-2020" -- on www.usatf.org
  • April 21, 2020 -- "Could a New Ultraviolet Technology Fight the Spread of Coronavirus?" -- in News.Columbia.Edu
  • April 21, 2020 -- "F.D.A. Authorizes First In-Home Test for Coronavirus" -- in The New York Times
  • April 17, 2020 -- "Overview of planned or ongoing studies of drugs for the treatment of COVID-19" -- on Laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk, Danish Medicines Agency -- updated weekly
  • April 17, 2020 -- "How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Surfaces?" -- on WebMD
  • April 9, 2020 -- "How to Make a DIY Face Mask for Coronavirus" -- in Time Magazine
  • April 9, 2020 -- "Being Your Best During COVID-19" -- on Edward Jones Perspective
  • April 3, 2020 -- "Bad News Wrapped in Protein: Inside the Coronavirus Genome" -- in The New York Times -- maps SARS-CoV-2 genome
  • -- by National Park Service
  • March 12, 2020 -- "The investment implications of COVID-19: An update" -- on J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Updated -- "The Latest on the Biopharmaceutical Industry's Efforts to Beat Coronavirus" -- on www.phrma.org
    • Links from PVTC.org:
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Saint Louis
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment in New Jersey
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Pennsylvania
  • Addiction Treatment Santa Monica, California
  • Achieve Wellness and Recovery
  • Coastal Detox: Florida's Most Comfortable Drug & Alcohol Detox Center
  • Drug and Alcohol Detox in West Virginia
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment in St. Louis
  • Online Marketing for Healthcare & Medical Practices
  • All from Gilbert Smith gilbert@thedigitalintellect.com
  • "Is A High Protein Diet Really Bad For Your Kidneys?"
    • from Barbend.com
  • "Emergency Rooms and Hospitals Near Me -- Emergency Room Wait Times" from Emergency Room Wait Times Observer
  • "7+ Tips on How to Find a Job After Rehab" -- on NOVOResume.com
  • "Wordfinder.YourDictionary -- Memory loss is common and can happen at multiple stages of life, but fortunately there are many exercises and tools at our disposal to help prevent forgetfulness. We created a guide that provides information on the different ways to prevent memory loss, including activities, crafts, games, and apps that are proven to improve the strength of our brains, as well as information on memory disorders, and additional resources to help spread awareness about memory loss prevention.
  • July 14, 2021 -- "Career Exploration Guide in Medical Imaging -- A Resource Guide for Healthcare Students" -- on KemperMedical.com
  • "Remote Patient Monitoring" -- on 100.plus.com
  • "Tapering off alcohol" -- on AlcoholRehabHelp.org
  • "Drinking alone" -- on AlcoholRehabHelp.org
  • November 5, 2021 -- "Preventing Head Injuries and Concussions in High School Sports
  • June 23, 2021 -- "Insomnia During Drug and Alcohol Recovery" -- on MySlumberYard.com
  • "Battlefields to Ballfields: Scholarships for military members and veterans"
  • October 30, 2020 -- "COVID-19 Mental Health And Addiction Resources" -- on ARK Behavioral Health
  • "Surviving Social Work Burnout: Prevention Strategies & Advice" -- by Kyle Smith on www.PublicServiceDegrees.org
  • Newberry College in South Carolina seeks students for its women’s triathlon team -- Coach Harley Nunan can offer small athletic scholarships and Newberry College offers academic scholarships. Interested athletes can contact Coach Nunan directly at Cell: 707-888-4369 or Office: 803-321-5142 or fill out the recruitment form
  • Saturday, June 16, 2021 - 2nd annual High Performance Opportunity track & field meet at Dunbar High School in Washington DC
  • Senior Guidance provides senior living assistance to the elderly to help senior citizens during their most difficult times
  • "First Aid for Skin Burns and Wounds" -- in The Derm Review
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) -- A resource guide for parents
  • Childnet International -- Non-profit organization working with others to help make the Internet a safe place for children
  • Guide to Protecting Your Child Online -- Tips and advice to keep children safe while using the Internet
  • April 18, 2019 -- "How Poor Sleep, Depression, and Chronic Pain Feed Each Other" -- on HealthLine
  • "Addiction Rehab Centers, Indianapolis IN"
  • "NYSS Champions ODPHP and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition are proud to recognize National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champions" -- Search for "Potomac"
  • "Racial Disparities in Addiction Treatment" on AddictionResource.Net
  • "What is Alcohol Addiction?" on AlcoholRehabHelp.org
  • "12 Step Programs" -- on AlcoholRehabHelp.org
  • October 28, 2020 -- "The Relationship Between Alcohol and Fitness" -- on Alcohol Rehab Guide
  • "The 8 Dimensions of Wellness" on J. Flowers Health Institute
  • AddictionGroup.org
  •         "Is addiction treatment worth the cost?" -- on AddictionGroup.com
  •         "Types of drugs" -- on AddictionGroup.com
  • "Top 10 Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers In Washington, D.C." -- on AddictionResource.Net
  • "Computer Virus Resource Guide" -- on Router Admin
  • "Navigating Workers’ Compensation During COVID-19" -- on RequestLegalHelp.Com
  • October 8, 2020 -- "Fit Foot U with Dr. Ben Pearl and Special Guest Dr. Jay Spector-Running Video Analysis"
  • June 1-2, 2019 -- 2019 USATF Masters Super Regional Track & Field Championships
  • "6 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Work During Retirement" -- by Sharon Wagner -- Seniorfriendly.info
  • "101+ Resources For Military Families And Veterans [Save Your Thousands] | 2021" -- on FinalScope.com
  • Ergoactives mobility assistance equipment
  • "Help for Veterans Struggling with Addiction" -- on DenverRecoveryCenter.com
  • "A Guide to Telehealth for Patients and Providers" -- on NurseLicenseMap.com
  • "How Chiropractic Care Helps Sports Injuries" -- on ScripHessco.com
  • "Resources for Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Layoffs and Lost Wages" -- on MoneyGeek.com
  • VisionCenter.org
  • "How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times" -- on PublicHealthDegrees.org
  • FreeGrantsForFelons.org
  • "Mental health on college campuses -- What you might experience and where to find help" -- on MSW Online
  • Center for Children's Running & Journal of Youth Running
  • "Telehealth and Online Mental Health Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic" -- by Sunshine Behavioral Health
  • "Teletherapy for Addiction and Mental Health" -- by The Recovery Village
  • "Guide to Creating a Peaceful Home To Improve Mental Health for Veterans" -- by James Retzlaf
  • "The Coach's Guide to First Aid and Injury Prevention" -- by Maryville University Online
  • List of all clinical trials worldwide of COVID-19 mitigation medications
  • "How Your General Health & Lifestyle Impacts Your Oral Health" -- by NewMouth.com
  • "A 2019 Guide to Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia" -- by TopRehabs.com
  • "How to Prevent Sports Injuries in Child and Teen Athletes" -- by Rider University -- covers the benefits of youth sports, youth sports injury statistics, general sports injury prevention methods and sport specific injury rates and prevention
  • January 2, 2020 -- "Eating in a 6-hour window and fasting for 18 hours might help you live longer" -- on CNN Health
  • "How dangerous is lifting weights, really?" -- on Stack.com -- December 31, 2019
  • "How Lifting Weights Changes the Female Body" -- on Stack.com -- October 28, 2019
  • "High-protein diet reduces appetite" -- on Nature.com -- September 5, 2006
  • "Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?" -- in Outside -- January 10, 2019
  • "The Definitive Superfood Ranking" -- on GetPocket.com -- originally printed by Outside
  • "The State of Running 2019" -- on RunRepeat.com -- July 16, 2019
  • "Compare Running Finish Times [Calculator] - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon" -- on RunRepeat.com -- December 2, 2019
  • "Reviews of athletic shoes" -- on RunRepeat.com
  • Mesothelioma.com provides the latest medical information on mesothelioma
  • "What is Mesothelioma?" -- on Asbestos.net
  • "When you burn fat, where does it actually go?" -- on Pocket Worthy
  • "To Delay Death, Lift Weights -- Two new studies remind of us of what we already know but sometimes forget" -- on Pocket Worthy
  • "Avoid Injuries In The Older Runner" -- by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute
  • Thank-you letter from Arnie Figueroa
  • "6 Facts Parents Should Know about Mental Illness in Teens" -- on PennMedicine.org
  • Bipolar Disorder in Children -- on Psycom.net
  • "Living With Social Anxiety Disorder as an LGBTQ+ Person"-- on VeryWellMind.com
  • "The Veteran’s Guide to Creating a Peaceful At-Home Atmosphere After Returning Home"-- on HomeAdvisor.com
  • "Beware of Burnout: Avoid These 4 Obstacles to Work-Life Balance"-- on GoalCast.com
  • "The Mind-Boosting Effects of Exercise: How 30 Minutes Can Improve Your Mental Health"-- on CareersInPsychology.org
  • Radiology Schools 411is a comprehensive resource for prospective students looking to research schools, degrees, careers, and jobs in the rapidly growing field of medical imaging and radiotherapy
  • Consumer Advocate evaluation of treadmills
  • Articles about SLEEP byMA Sleep Institute at Mattress Advisor
  • November 21, 2018 -- "Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men" -- by American Academy of Neurology
  • May 25, 2018 -- "Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints" -- on www.stack.com
  • March 6, 2019 -- "Why Your Sprint Intervals Are Probably Way Too Long" -- on www.stack.com
  • October 2014 -- "Introducing Slate’s Marathon Time Predictor -- A better way to calculate how fast you’ll run" -- on www.slate.com
  • Running in Inclement Weather by Molly Clarke (mac@personalinjury-law.org), reprinted with permission from
  • Personal Injury Help -- on www.personalinjury-law.com
  • Mesothelioma Causes & Risk Factors -- by The Mesothelioma Center
  • Learn about the dangers of asbestos and get help if you have an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma cancer -- on Mesothelioma.net
  • Guide to Healthy Running for Kids -- on Pritikin Longevity Center
  • Heart Rate Calculator Tool -- by Joe Bailey
  • May 25, 2018 -- These Cities Have the Best Public Park Systems in the Country" -- in Time Magazine -- Arlington VA is #1
  • April 10, 2018 -- "Arlington Named Nation's Top Place for Runners" -- on ARLnow.com | PDF
            • April 4, 2018 -- "Best Cities for Runners – 2018 Edition" -- on SmartAsset.com (original)
  • January 4, 2018 -- "What features matter most when purchasing a treadmill?" -- on ConsumerAffairs.com
  • November 18, 2017 -- 81-year-old athlete conquers American Ninja
  • "Healthy and Safe Running: A Detailed Guide" -- by Summer Banks -- in DietSpotlight
  • "Heart Health Benefits of Running" -- by Michelle Owen, Pacific Medical Training
  • "Exercise for Older Adults: Tips for Maximizing Health After 50" -- by Caroline James
  • July 29, 2016 -- "Golden Inspiration: 7 Senior Athletes Show Us What Fitness Looks Like" -- in Parade -- features PVTC member Orville Rogers | PDF
  • September 9, 2015 --"Why Runners Get Slower With Age (and How Strength Training May Help)" -- in The New York Times | PDF
  • April 3, 2015 --"6 Exercises for Better Posture" -- on Care2.com
  • USATF Masters All American Standards of Excellence as published by National Masters News | Road Running Men | Road Running Women | Track & Field Men (metric) | Track & Field Men (imperial) | Track & Field Women (metric) | Race Walk (men and women)
  • Eastern Regional Masters Track Web Site
  • Potomac River Run Marathon and Half-Marathon Carderock Recreation Area, C&O Canal Towpath, Maryland
  • TigerTurf Articles -- A History of Track and Field Sports on the Grass and Turf
  • Event Director Resource -- by Runner's World -- includes Race Director Checklist
  • Road Race Management
  • Delaware Senior Olympics
  • USATF Masters Throws Pentathlon Scoring Table -- courtesy of Jerry Bookin-Weiner
  • Ellen Harrington's running blog
  • October 22, 2009 -- "Running in the Rain: Elementary students brave wet weather in annual Pyramid Challenge" -- in Springfield Connection -- quotes Bob Briggs of PVTC | PDF
  • October 22, 2009 -- "Racing Against the Clock: Marathon runners over 50 take off" -- in AARP Bulletin Today -- quotes Jay Jacob Wind of PVTC | PDF
  • October 24, 2013 -- "Why are there more runners in D.C.? It's not where we are, it's who we are" -- in The Washington Post
  • June 9, 2009 -- "In the Long Run, Boomers May Discover That Racewalking Is the Way to Go" -- in The Washington Post
  • USA Track & Field
  • USATF Officials certification
  • Arlington Running Roundup -- by Jay Jacob Wind
  • Implement Standards | in Excel
  • Training Runs in the DC Area
  • A Runner's Guide to Training Technique - on HomeFitnessEquipment.org
  • STOP Sports Injuries Campaign
  • Podiatry Reference Guide
  • Pancreatica Walks or Runs to Fight Cancer
  • East Regional Meet
  • Calories Burned Calculator
  • Three Rivers Road Runners Club, Richmond VA
  • Adam Nelson's throwing website
  • Cartwheel shotput technique movie from The Netherlands
  • D.C. Road Runners Club (lists races)
  • Eldersburg Rogue Runners
  • FindSportsNow (lists races)
  • Hiking Forums
  • MastersTrack.com East Region meets
  • Maryland Throws Meets
  • Mile Split
  • RacePacket (lists races)
  • Road Runners Club of America
  • Running Maryland
  • Team In Training
  • www.elitetrack.com -- Track & field resources
  • Washington DC multi-use trails
  • RunWashington magazine (lists races)
  • World Class Racewalking
  • Ethiopian Elites
  • Run Hundred - a log of popular workout music, sorted by beats per minute
  • Skinny Water
  • Official speared by javelin
  • Other local area meets
  • "Managing Your Anxieties in Racewalking" -- by Stan Popovich
  • "Do Not Stress Over Your Competition" -- by Stan Popovich
  • "Do Not Let Fear Affect Your Running" -- by Stan Popovich
  • Checklist for putting on a race
  • Assembling the skyhook (DOC) -- by Jay Jacob Wind | (PDF)
  • Instructions for Manually Timing a Race (DOC) -- by Jay Jacob Wind | (PDF)
  • Wireless Computer Interface User’s Guide for use with the Time Machine Sports Timing Systems
  • WMA Age-grading calculation 2006 (updated 2010) | Source: Howard Grubb
  • Multi-Events scoring, by Cheshire County Athletic Association
  • "Marathon Performance and Temperature" -- in Running Strong
  • PVTC endorsed Arlington County's bond issue for parks & recreation in 2014 | in 2012 | in 2010 | in 2006 | in 2004 | in 2002
  • March 31, 2010 -- National Park Service Record of Determination for the public use guidelines for pedestrian and cycling special events within the George Washington Memorial Parkway
  • Williams v. Cox Enterprises, Inc. et al. 62061. (159 Ga. App. 333)(283 SE2d 367)(1981) -- Case law about signed liability waivers
  • 2003 Mass. Super. LEXIS 290,*;17 Mass. L. Rep. 4, Derek A. Lautieri v. Jorun G. Bae, releasing USA Triathlon and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest from liability for a car crash during a triathlon -- Case law about signed liability waivers
  • Achilles Tendon Injuries
  • RunnersWeb.com
  • Bay Six USA
  • CAMP T-S.T.A.R.
  • Fitness Engine
  • Hash House Harriers
  • Indiana Invaders
  • Maryland Elite Athletic Club
  • Montgomery County Road Runners Club
  • National Masters News
  • Northern Virginia Running Club
  • www.OnlineRadiologySchools.org -- Extensive listings of radiology degree programs
  • Racewalking's Link List
  • Run The Planet
  • Runners' Health Survey
  • Runner's World Magazine
  • Running Times Magazine
  • Ultrarunner.net -- the ultrarunning Link for the U.S.
  • USATF Racewalk Homepage
  • Vote Yes For Parks Committee
  • Vitamins and Nutrition Center
  • Arthritis & Glucosamine Information Center
    • Health-related websites recommended by Consumer Reports for reliable information, courtesy of Bob Parillo: