Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.
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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
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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 human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
Healthier choices can be made when time is taken to read a nutrition label.
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI, Waist Circumference, and Associated Disease Risks