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Benefits of sighs
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Benefits of sighs

On average, people sigh about 12 times per hour, not because of sadness or anger, but simply to re-inflate the air for half a billion alveoli bags in their lungs.

December 15, 2018
First aid for people struck by lightning
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First aid for people struck by lightning

In order to rescue people with lightning strikes, artificial respiration combined with cardiopulmonary massage helps save many victims of lightning that previously seeme…

December 15, 2018
How harmful it is to have dinner late
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How harmful it is to have dinner late

Dinner at 10pm not only turns beneficial foods into harmful, disruptive sleeps, but also disrupts the digestive system.

December 15, 2018
Why shouldn't summer drink cold water
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Why shouldn't summer drink cold water

Drinking cold water can slow down the functioning of the digestive system, causing constriction of blood vessels, weakening the immune system.

December 15, 2018