Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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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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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Activation of the Primary Gustatory Cortex by Taste Stimuli
Children with autism generally prefer interacting with objects over people.
TASTE: More Matters: Include Fruit and Vegetables in Meals and Snacks