The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
