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YOGA

Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise, originating in India 5000 years ago. Yoga has taken several years to become recognised world-wide, although recently, much more attention has been (6)______ to it because of the ways in which it can benefit health. Yoga can be practised by anyone, at any age, in any physical condition, depending on physical needs. For example, athletes and dancers can practise it to (7)______their energy and to improve stamina; executives to give a much needed (8)______ to their overworked minds; children to improve their memory and concentration.

It's a good idea to (9)______with a doctor first if you've suffered from any type of injury. None of the exercises should (10)______   you any pain, but it's best to start slowly at first. The best time to practise is either in the morning or in the evening. Beginners find it easier in the evening when the body is more supple

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Women are much healthier when they (11) ______ it easy, reveals a new survey. Those who work long hours are more likely than men to (12) ______ in unhealthy behavior such as eating snacks, smoking and drinking caffeine. (Long hours have no such impact on men). One positive benefit of long hours for both sexes, however, is that alcohol (13) ______ is reduced.

The study (14)______ by the Economic and Social Research Council is part of a wider study by psychologists from the University of Leeds into the effects of stress on eating. “Stress causes people to (15) ______ for unhealthy high fat and high-sugar snacks in preference to healthier food choice” says researcher

Dr. Daryl of the University of Leeds.

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I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I'd have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (21)_____port for a cyclist's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (22)________town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside.

that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (29)______.

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New cycling schemes

The County Council has decided to give a higher priority to cycling and agreed a new strategy to guide the way ahead in East Sussex

Cycling is a (26) ______, healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport. It is intended to make it safer, more convenient, and to increase the proportion of journeys made by bicycle.

Cycling is being encouraged both for utility purposes (such as journeys to work, school and the shops) and for recreation trips for exercise and enjoyment, including longer trips by tour. Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (27) ______ the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in Eastbourne.

Local people will be consulted as the strategy is implemented. The County council will work with local cycling and other groups, and a countrywide Cycling Forum will be formed to (28) ______ that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (29)______.