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The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.