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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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.
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.