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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.