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Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.