Metabolism: a user's guide to eating, exercise and weight
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Metabolism is the process that controls the body's use of energy, and the metabolic rate is expressed in calories burned. The rate slows when caloric intake falls, making exercise a better method for losing weight than dieting.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1993
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Allergies from a to z
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Allergens are substances that are usually harmless but that cause an immune system reaction in some people. Medications can relieve allergy symptoms, and reactions can be prevented by avoiding contact with allergens.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1993
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Conscientious contraception for single women
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Typical failure rates for birth control methods are higher than theoretical rates. The pill has the lowest failure rate, followed by the condom and the diaphragm. Spermicides are the least reliable method.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1992
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