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In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.