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Fear of sushi: if eating raw fish gives you the willies, read on

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Approximately 2,000 Japanese become ill annually from worms in raw fish, but most of the illness originates from fish prepared at home, rather than from sushi bars. Similar statistics are not available in the US, but Americans are more likely to become ill from eating rare chicken or hamburger.

Author: Roach, Mary
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1998
Health aspects, Fish as food, Fish (Food product), Sushi

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Advice from the world's biggest weight experts; their gain can be your loss

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Japanese sumo wrestlers try to gain weight and are very successful at it. Therefore, in theory, to lose weight a person should practice the opposite dietary habits. These would include eating several small meals, not skipping breakfast and eating the largest meal early in the day.

Author: Roach, Mary
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1993
Food and nutrition, Food habits, Wrestlers

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Trying on old age

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A novel scheme developed to give young motor company designers an insight into the problems of old age is reported. The 'third age suit' restricts movement and vision, effectively ageing the wearer by around 30 years.

Author: Roach, Mary
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2000
Aging, Care and treatment, Innovations, Automobile industry, Aged automobile drivers, Elderly drivers

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