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Virtually fearless

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Virtual reality is a more manageable and convenient alternative to treating acrophobia than the traditional therapy, in which patients overcome their fear of heights by visiting actual sites. Virtual reality is still a very new and little-used form of therapy.

Author: Yeykal, Teresa, Munson, Marty
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Usage, Virtual reality, Phobias

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Dark dangers

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Recent research in Sweden reveals that people under the age of 30 increase their risk for melanoma more than seven times if they use a tanning bed more than ten times a year. People who do not use tanning beds have a one in 200 chance of developing melanoma.

Author: Yeykal, Teresa, Munson, Marty
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Research, Melanoma, Suntan centers, Tanning salons

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Slim your risk

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Research shows that men who are a mere 20% over their ideal weights are three times more likely of developing adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. This type of cancer has tripled in frequency since 1976. Keeping slim can also prevent heartburn.

Author: Yeykal, Teresa, Munson, Marty
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Prevention, Physical fitness, Esophageal cancer, Adenocarcinoma

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