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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When you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells.
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Cigarette smoke contains 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which cause cancer.
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35,000 people in the U.S. will die from the flu annually.
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Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive!
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
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