|
|
As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.