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Post by ARENA on Sept 26, 2019 8:47:54 GMT
The cartilage in your joints is smoother than glass, and has a friction coefficient five times less than ice.
The more exercise we do the more our bones produce a hormone that boosts mood, fertility and memory – staving off frailty, depression and dementia.
Taste receptors trigger insulin release, so that before we’ve even swallowed our bodies are preparing for a meal.
Just a few of the interesting facts in Bill Bryston's latest book:
The Body- A guide for occupants.
As always Bryston is well researched and full of fun.
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Post by althea on Oct 3, 2019 14:43:34 GMT
I shall have to get this book. I have all of his others.
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Post by ARENA on Oct 3, 2019 14:45:26 GMT
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Post by althea on Oct 3, 2019 14:47:48 GMT
Thanks for the link,A.  |
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