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By relaxation, I don't mean falling asleep in front of the TV set or unwinding with friends. The kind I'm talking about is a quieting of mental activity and withdrawal of body and mind from external stimulation.

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Bernie Siegel
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: October 14
Motivational Speaker
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Brooklyn
New York
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