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Article: WHO'S THE HEALTHIEST; Men are stronger, less prone to depression and sleep better. Women live longer, have stronger lungs and better hearing. So who wins the health battle of the sexes; MEN OR WOMEN?(Features)
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- April 14, 2009
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Byline: ANGELA EPSTEIN
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