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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.