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    Men are twice as likely to be binge drinkers than women.
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    You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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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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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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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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    Your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood each day!
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    The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days.
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    The average female will have 3.3 pregnancies in her life.
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