Fitness

Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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artery

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A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body. Since blood in arteries is usually full of oxygen, the hemoglobin in ...

appetite suppressants

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Weight loss drugs that act upon the brain, "tricking" it into believing that it is not hungry or that it's full.

apnea

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An apnea is a period of time during which breathing stops or is markedly reduced. There are two types of apneas, the more common obstructive sleep apnea and the less common ...

antioxidants

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Substances that help the body neutralize free radicals. Beta-carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C are some examples of the hundreds of naturally occurring antioxidants.

anesthesia

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Loss of feeling or awareness. A general anesthetic puts the person to sleep. A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of the body such as a tooth or an area of skin ...

analysis

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A psychology term for processes used to gain understanding of complex emotional or behavioral issues.

anemia

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The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, ...