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    A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
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    Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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    Putting sugar on a wound or cut will greatly reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
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    Bearing a male child can alter a woman's brain by leaving male DNA that can persist for the rest of her life, making her less likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease, promote tissue repair, and improve her immune system.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    A woman's sense of smell is most sensitive during ovulation.
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    Tap water in Canada is held to a higher health standard than bottled water.
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    Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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