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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.