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Cold-war clues

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A new study indicates that people under a great deal of stress may be twice as likely to come down with a common cold as those who are not. Some doctors believe that stress may shackle your immune system by stimulating hormones that suppress its function.

Author: Rao, Linda, Gutfeld, Greg, Sangiorgio, Maureen
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
Causes of, Stress (Psychology), Cold (Disease), Common cold

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Drinking and dieting don't mix

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Studies show that consumption of alcoholic beverages can slow down the body's ability to burn fat. Men who add 25% more calories to their diet by drinking experience a 36% drop in their ability to metabolize fat.

Author: Rao, Linda, Gutfeld, Greg, Sangiorgio, Maureen
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
Research, Reducing diets, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages)

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Total body stretch in 20 seconds

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The door stretch provides relief to muscles of people who sit for long periods at work. The exercise stretches the entire body to provide physical comfort. The two steps of the stretch are described.

Author: Rao, Linda, Gutfeld, Greg, Sangiorgio, Maureen
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
Methods, Stretching exercises

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