Cold-season comfort
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Heavy exercise during the colder months can suppress the immune system and make it more likely to get sick, but moderate exercise appears to actually prevent illnesses. Common cold sufferers can continue their exercise routines, but flu suffers should forgo them until better.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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The disease-phyters: nutrition fads come and go, but phytochemicals may be the real thing
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More than 200 studies have shown that eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of cancer. Some researchers believe phytochemicals found in fresh produce this protective effect. A list of seven phytochemicals, their functions and sources is included.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
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See the future
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The OrthoLogic 1000 Bone Growth Stimulator is a new device that uses electromagnetic fields to speed the healing of fractures. Another new device is the Sonic Accelerated Fracture Healing System. Some sports teams are using hyperbaric oxygen chambers to repair injuries.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
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