Metabolism: a user's guide to eating, exercise and weight

Article Abstract:

Metabolism is the process that controls the body's use of energy, and the metabolic rate is expressed in calories burned. The rate slows when caloric intake falls, making exercise a better method for losing weight than dieting.

Physiological aspects, Exercise, Exercise physiology, Metabolism, Weight loss

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Allergies from a to z

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Allergens are substances that are usually harmless but that cause an immune system reaction in some people. Medications can relieve allergy symptoms, and reactions can be prevented by avoiding contact with allergens.

Care and treatment, Allergy

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Conscientious contraception for single women

Article Abstract:

Typical failure rates for birth control methods are higher than theoretical rates. The pill has the lowest failure rate, followed by the condom and the diaphragm. Spermicides are the least reliable method.

Evaluation, Contraception, Contraceptives, Contraception failures

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