Health Facts

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Healthiest Place on Earth

Japan's Okinawa Island has more than 450 people living above the age of 100, and is known as the healthiest place on Earth.

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Salt Mine Hospital

In Ukraine, there's a thousand-foot-deep salt mine that is used to treat respiratory ailments. Inside, there is substantially less bacteria in the air than in the most sterile room in a hospital.

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Sperm Made Every Heartbeat

The human testicles can produce 1,500 sperm during every heartbeat.

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Corn Flakes Origin

Corn Flakes were invented by John Harvey Kellogg as part his campaign to prevent masturbation.

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3D-Printed Cast

There's a 3D-printed cast that uses ultrasound to help heal bones 40% faster.

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Stress and Reading

Researchers have found that reading reduces stress by 68%, more than listening to music or taking a walk.

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Camping Can Help to Reset Body Clock

Camping can help to reset your body clock, according to research.

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Exercise: Makes You More Productive and Happier All Day After Exercising

Exercising makes you both more productive and happier for the rest of the day. Thanks to the release of brain chemicals, it improves your brain function and memory, and the positive effect lasts for the entire day.

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