Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.
Reaction coordinate diagram comparing enzyme-catalyzed and uncatalyzed reactions
Summary of Precipitation Reaction
Reaction at constant-pressure
Reaction 6: Generation of the First Energy-Rich Compound