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        <Explanation>Wellness Program:</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>from disease related muscle loss, or cachexia. The</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Larzarus House provided an exercise program that utilized</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>disease related muscle loss, cardiopulmonary training</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>to increase endurance and address dysmorphic issues</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Lazarus House involved clients who suffered from HIV/AIDS,</Explanation>
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