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.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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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.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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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.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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