Can a little middle-age spread raise my risk of dying young?
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Research from the Nurses' Health Studies indicates that women who gain weight in middle age may be in greater danger of heart attacks. For example, a gain of between 11-18 lbs in middle age may increase the heart attack risk by 25%, while a 18-24 lb gain can bring a 60% increase.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
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The new doctors of natural medicine
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Naturopaths use treatments that strengthen the body's natural healing ability and increase resistance to disease. They provide the personal touch often missing in conventional medicine. In some states naturopaths are licensed and must be covered by health insurance.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1996
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Gladys delivers
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Midwife Gladys Milton had delivered approximately 3,000 babies when the Florida Dept of Health and Rehabilitative Services took away her license because of a stillbirth. Milton took the case to court and, after three years, her license was reinstated.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1992
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