Your Health: Nov. 20, 2000

GOOD NEWS

SUDDEN DEATH? Have those news reports of young, superfit athletes' dying suddenly in the middle of a competition got you too scared to exercise? They shouldn't, because chances are it won't happen to you. The probability of sudden death occurring during vigorous exercise is extraordinarily low, amounting to less than 1 in 1million, according to a new study. You can reduce the risk even further by starting any new exercise program gradually--and then sticking with it.

BAD NEWS

HIGH ANXIETY Your teenager may not know agoraphobia (a fear of public places) from Aerosmith, but adolescents who smoke a pack...

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