How much of you is fat?

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The ratio of fat to muscle is a more accurate gauge of health than simple weight on a scale. Women with higher percentages of body fat have higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. The Bod Pod, a machine that uses skin-fold calipers and underwater weighing, is ideal for measuring body fat.

Health aspects, Measurement, Body weight, Fat, Fats

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The doctor will hear you now: six strategies for talking your way to the best care

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It is often an intimidating prospect to question the opinion of a doctor, but patients must realize that their relationship with a doctor is a partnership. Methods for dealing with doctors on questions of treatments, diagnoses, specialists and other issues are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Patients, Patient care, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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One-stop hopping

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There is an increasing use of exercise videos, and an intimidating number of videos to choose from. Recommendations for getting started include learning to recognize hype, beginning easy, establishing a balanced workout, and selecting an inspirational instructor.

Usage, Product information, Exercise, Video recording industry, Video recordings

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