Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.
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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 most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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A mammalian cell demonstrating the presence of mtDNA
Cell arrangement in the floral meristem
Cell–cell interaction in anchor cell determination
