Gin is a mild diuretic which helps the body get rid of excessive fluid. Thus, it can reduce problems such as menstrual bloating.
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It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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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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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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The human brain is very soft, having a consistency similar to soft gelatin or firm tofu.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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