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Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.