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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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
