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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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
The structure of a DNA strand
Platelet structure.
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Structure of a Phospholipid Phospholipids
How many electrons flow past a given cross section of the wire in 10.3 min? electrons
Polyribosomes as seen under the electron microscope