The meltwater did indeed cut through nearly 1km of ice, as some had hypothesised and others had doubted, forcing its way down thanks to its greater weight and density.

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It may not have the power of the 2010 but what it lacks in density and weight, it certainly makes up for in charm.

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Anaerobic exercise (weight or strength training) helps form bone density and builds muscle that more efficiently burns calories.

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Stocking density can vary according to the age and weight of the birds.

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In the study where it helped patients lose weight, the drug also raised good cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein (HDL), by 23%, almost as much as Niaspan, the sustained-release niacin drug made by Kos Pharmaceuticals (nasdaq: KOSP - news - people ) that is the main currently available treatment for raising HDL. Rimonabont also cut triglycerides, another risk factor for heart disease, by 16%.

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