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Anemia, Low Iron Levels
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Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anemia.

Cornell Science News: Iron depletion impairs performance
Women with low iron levels, but who are not quite anemic have been shown to need more effort to perform the same physical activities as women with normal iron levels, and many women are unaware they have a low iron level. (Cornell University- May 29, 1997)

Exercises for Heavy Menstrual Flow Anemia
Women who are anemic, often feel too tired to exercise, but exercise is important for everyone. HealthWorld Online offers some examples of exercise to energize, even, the most fatigued anemic women.

Medical Self- Care- Anemia
An outstanding and easy to comprehend page full of important facts about several types of anemia, though the main focus is on iron anemia and folic acid anemia. Self- care tips are provided to help raise your deficiencies. (HealthWorld- Online)

Recommendations to Prevent and Control...
The CDC provides its recommendations for prevention and control of anemia.

Women With Low...Iron Have Impaired Physical Performance
Article that explores low iron levels. (Doctor's Guide)

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