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>> reporter: leanny was one of 48 children who received the device between 2007 and 2010. 90% survived to get a heart transplant. in contrast, a recent study found that only 62% of children receiving conventional medical support lived long enough to get a new heart. the results led to f.d.a. approval in december and even surprised the researchers. >> we all believed that the patients were going to do well. but we didnt... i ctainly didnt believe more than 90% of them were going to do well. >> sc...

Decrease known risk factors for alzheimers more than other types of exercise. a part of the brain responsible for regulating memory, emotion and learning typically shrinks in patients with alzheimers. but in people who exercised aerobically by walking regularly for a year, it grew, compared to those who simply stretched and toned. something experts say is evidence lifestyle can impact the brain even as we age. >> the best thing to do for your brain all throughout your life and especially as you ...

About these public places. theyre free. >> it helps a lot with your biceps. >> reporter: they are pumping up from miami to los angeles. its no accident most are in urban areas with high obesity rates and other troubling health statistics. new yorks park commissioner says the playgrounds are similar to efforts to ban outdoor smoking and high sugar ri drinks in schools. >> we want everybody to get exercise and this is one more way for people not to have an excuse to be seddentary and become obese....

Know they can be expensive and force you indoors to get your exercise. now more and more cities are turning to an outdoor alternative that has the added benefit of being freed. nbcs ron allen has the story for us tonight. >> dont quit. five. come on. just like that. >> reporter: playgrounds arent just for kids anymore. just ask alfreda toyer to the account of her trainer. >> its hot. its early. >> it is. >> but youre out here. >> yes, i am. >> why? >> because i want to lose weight, stay healthy ...

Playgrounds are places for serious workouts just ask. >> this helped build me right here. i dont think this is for kids. >> reporter: you are not intimidated by some of these guys? >> im here to work on me. >> reporter: here at the playground every morning living a healthier life she says, not for fun and games. ron allen. nbc news, new york. up next late word from hollywood, the death of an oscar winning star.

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Nothing changes here. every day is just like yesterday and tomorrows going to be the same as today. about only thing that changes here is the faces. after a while even the faces begin to be the same. you know? you know, thats one of the thing about doing time. nothing changes. >> jack hill finds working out to be the best remedy to the monotony of his life here at the santa rosa corrections institution. >> out here on the track, some guys get into the basketball. me, im mainly, i get into pull-u...

Nothing changes here. every day is just like yesterday and tomorrows going to be the same as today. about only thing that changes here is the faces. after a while even the faces begin to be the same. you know? you know, thats one of the thing about doing time. nothing changes. >> jack hill finds working out to be the best remedy to the monotony of his life here at the santa rosa corrections institution. >> out here on the track, some guys get into the basketball. me, im mainly, i get into pull-u...

Each customer will get, but what is clear is that the $40 million settlement isnt likely to put sketchers out of business. theyre the leaders in a billion dollar a year industry. in a country eager to look great without working out. linsey davis, abc news, new york. and you can head to abc news.com to learn how to apply for a refund. coming up, another victim of the flesh-eating bacteria disease, this time, a new mom is fighting for her life. down here, folks measure commitment by whats gett...