The brain can stay alive for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen. After that cells begin die.
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People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack.
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Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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The male fetus is capable of attaining an erection during the last trimester.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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