DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have written many times about the benefits that come from weightlifting regardless of a person's age. Don't you consider things like chin-ups and push-ups weightlifting? I have done these kinds of exercise all my life, and they have kept me trim and quite strong. The beauty is there is no special equipment needed except for a chinning bar. -- D.J.

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