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My school has set me up with a pen pal, who lives in ghana. is there any risk of me getting ebola or any other diseases from the letters?
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No: You will not get Ebola or any other tropical illness from letters sent by you pen pal. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex.
Answered 9/28/2017
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