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Preventing vaginitis

Article Abstract:

Vaginitis is an inflammation or infection of the vagina tissues. Candida albicans fungus, which causes one of the more common types of vaginitis, thrives in a warm, moist environment and therefore many athletic women may be infected. Treatment and prevention of vaginitis is discussed.

Author: Otis, Carol L., Goldingay, Roger
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
Care and treatment, Candidiasis, Vaginitis

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Interior landscapes: imaging tool helps in diagnosing injuries

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is proving to be valuable in the diagnosing of sports injuries because the resulting image presents a sharp contrast between bone, bone marrow, ligaments, blood vessels, cartilage, muscles and tendons. The technique and use of MRI is described.

Author: Otis, Carol L., Goldingay, Roger
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1993
Injuries, Sports, Magnetic resonance imaging

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Think inches, not pounds

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An exercise program does not always bring about weight loss. Exercise builds muscles, and muscle tissue is heavier than fat. But muscle tissue should be maintained or increased, and this in turn increases the basal metabolic rate which burns more calories.

Author: Otis, Carol L., Goldingay, Roger
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Measurement, Exercise, Weight loss, Basal metabolism

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