The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
People who are color-blind see colors differently. (a) Those with normal vision see the red leaves.