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Weight-loss answers from the calorie lab

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Reports of the latest findings on weight and obesity are provided. Researchers have observed that more people in the US and Canada are becoming obese and repeatedly gain weight despite efforts to diet. They believe that fat metabolism rates vary in a population and are genetically influenced.

Author: Jaret, Peter
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
Health aspects, Research, Obesity, Weight loss, Americans, Fat metabolism, Canadians

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Turn down the racket

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Prolonged exposure to overloud sounds can induce permanent hearing damage. Car stereos, ballpark cheers and other sounds registering over 120 decibels are especially damaging. Signs of hearing problems due to noise include difficulty in distinguishing sounds and a ringing in the ears.

Author: Jaret, Peter
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
Testing, Deafness, Noise induced, Noise induced hearing loss, Hearing levels

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Don't let your period get you down

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Many women who have heavy periods also experience pain during menstruation. Exercise and medically supervised treatments can help to alleviate some of the menstrual pain.

Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
Prevention, Menstruation disorders

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