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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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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.