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Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.