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When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.