Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
