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Mucus is the body’s first line of defense

Mucus has been found to be the first line of defense for the body. For example, it has been shown that licking a wound will actually help it heal faster because it signals white blood cells, which fight infection. The findings come from researchers at Lund University along with colleagues at Copenhagen and Odense in ...click here to read more

Simple test reveals how long you will live

Do you eat right, exercise often, and don’t smoke or drink excessively? Many factors are considered when determining how long you will live – your habits, your family health history and genetic makeup, for example. The life expectancy for Americans is on the rise, and I’m convinced that healthy lifestyle choices can help you live ...click here to read more