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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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Hydrolysis reactions for some biochemically important phosphate compounds (part 2)