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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.
The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.