The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
