Random Human Body Facts

    45 facts tagged with Human Body Facts

    Stress can result in more headaches as a result of the body rerouting blood flow to other parts of the body.
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    The human body contains over a billion miles of DNA.
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    After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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    Every year your body replaces 98% of your atoms.
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    The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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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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    The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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