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Perfect health: it's not a question of medical care; it's a lifestyle

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Self-health care is becoming a more important means of medical care. One-third of Americans being medically treated are using alternative medicine, such as chiropractic, homeopathic or holistic medicine, much of which is covered by insurance companies. Self-care also includes a good diet and exercise.

Author: Krucoff, Carol
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Usage, Alternative medicine, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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Is the father of aerobics afraid of exercise?

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Kenneth Cooper, a world renowned physician to whom the term aerobics is credited, strongly contends that excessive exercise tends to increase one's vulnerability to diseases. Cooper believes that ultra-high and prolonged exercises lead to rapid depletion of antioxidants in the body.

Author: Krucoff, Carol
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Physiological aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Exercise, Exercise physiology, Antioxidants, Antioxidants (Nutrients), Cooper, Kenneth

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Eat to compete

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Modern sports nutritionists advise elite athletes to rely on low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets for energy. Athletes are advised to drink plenty of water and not to restrict calories.

Author: Krucoff, Carol
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Food and nutrition, Athletes

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