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Your kitchen sponge can
be a haven for bacteria.
To sanitize, soak for
5 minutes
in a mixture of 3/4 cup of
bleach to one gallon
of water.
The average adult body loses
about 1.5 to 3 quarts of water
per day. When exercising in
the heat, water loss can reach
more than
3 quarts per hour.
In a study by the
American Psychology
Association, physical
activity was found to be
twice as likely
as television or the
Internet to reduce stress.
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Those who are at risk for heart
attacks may be able to reduce
their risk by taking a daily aspirin.
A blood thinner, aspirin may
prevent clots from forming. Safe
dosage amounts can vary, so ask
your doctor what is best for you.
Never start medication without
talking to your doctor.
A study of the effect of
naps on military pilots
and astronauts found
that a 40-minute nap
increased alertness
100 percent.
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About
percent
of people with severe sleep-
disordered breathing do not
realize they have it.
In a survey from the Pew Research Center,
about two-thirds of senior adults
say they have more time for hobbies, more
financial security and do not have to work,
and over half say they get more respect
and feel less stress than when they
were younger.
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Walking 20 extra minutes a
day
will burn about seven
pounds of body fat per
year. Walking briskly
150 minutes per week
can reduce your risk of
diabetes by about
60 percent.
Did You Know?
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