Researchers have found that flossing your teeth can help your memory. Flossing prevents gum disease, which prevents stiff blood vessels, which cause memory issues.
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Giving up alcohol for just one month can improve liver function, decrease blood pressure, and reduce the risk of liver disease and diabetes.
Chainsaws were first invented for childbirth. It was developed in Scotland in the late 18th Century to help aid and speed up the process of symphysiotomy (widening the pubic cartilage) and removal of disease-laden bone during childbirth. It wasn’t until the start of the 20th Century that we started using chainsaws for woodchopping.
Flossing your teeth improves memory. Here’s one useful random fact for you: Research suggests that if you keep your gums healthy and avoid gum disease, it will lead to the prevention of stiff blood vessels. Preventing stiff blood vessels also prevents memory problems.
A human being can live with only one kidney. A person may have one kidney removed to treat an injury or disease. Even with one kidney, they may still be able to lead normal and healthy lifestyles.
The CDC website has a zombie preparedness section. The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention contain and monitor epidemics. However, you’d be surprised that their websites have sections devoted to preparing for the Zombie apocalypse.
Women were once warned of bicycle face disease. In the 19th century, experts warned women of the disease called bicycle face, or getting stuck with the faces they made while riding a bike.
The American Veterinary Dental Society states that 80% of Dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3.
Stephen Hawking was rumoured to run over the toes of people he didn’t like. The world-renowned physicist used a wheelchair from the age of 22 due to a severe form of motor neuron disease. This didn’t stop this from having a bit of fun, crushing the toes of many who drew his ire – including the UK’s Prince Charles himself! When confronted about this tendency, Hawking passed it off as a “malicious rumour” before jokingly threatening to run over the toes of anyone who repeated it.
There is also artificial intelligence that can predict epidemics. An artificial intelligence was created (with 87% accuracy) to determine disease outbreaks, such as dengue fever. There are hopes to use this tech to predict outbreaks of more serious diseases like Ebola and Zika.
Tux, the Linux mascot, is a penguin, but have you ever wondered why it’s a penguin? The answer depends on who you ask: Linus recounts a story in which he was bitten by an angry penguin, infecting him with a (made-up) disease called “penguinitis”. Others say its selection was due to Linus’ fondness for the animal and/or its unsuitability as a corporate logo.
AI can be used to diagnose diseases. AI can analyse medical images and identify early signs of disease, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment.