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The boy who wanted to fly: an orphan who needed everything had everything to give

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Ron and Kim Gould adopted a 12-year-old Cambodian orphan named Prom, who arrived in the US weighing 46 pounds and suffering from severe hemophilia, but after three years of treatment and care he is a healthy teenager. Prom also arrived with a love of airplanes and hopes to be a pilot.

Author: Stone, Judith
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Behavior, Orphans, Hemophiliacs, Gould, Prom

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He's just big, she's fat

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Men usually lose weight easier than women because of the higher muscle content of their bodies. This has seemed unfair to women, who always have been conscious of their body weight. However, social pressure is now causing men to become more aware of their body weight as well.

Author: Stone, Judith
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Body weight

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A beautiful way to walk

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The health benefits of hiking are explored. Tips for starting out are offered.

Author: Stone, Judith
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2000
Hiking

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