Small workouts, big benefits

Article Abstract:

A study has shown that several short bouts of exercise during the day have the same health and weight-loss benefits as one long workout. A single exercise session of 30 minutes was compared to three 10-minute sessions.

Author: Kuzdek, Carol
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Research, Physical fitness

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A simple slowdown cure

Article Abstract:

A study of six women runners who suffered from fatigue, cold intolerance and weight gain revealed that they all had hypothyroidism. The condition is easily treated with a synthetic hormone called levothyroxine.

Author: Kuzdek, Carol
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Care and treatment, Hypothyroidism

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Worth your salt

Article Abstract:

Physically active people have an increased need for salt in their diet since prolonged sweating cause the body to lose sodium. Too little sodium can cause a sodium depletion state called hyponatremia.

Author: Tribole, Evelyn
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Causes of, Hyponatremia, Salt (Food), Sodium (Nutrient), Salt in the body

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Subjects list: Physiological aspects, Exercise, Exercise physiology
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