You’re a saliva machine
You probably don’t think much about your dribble, but you produce on average 640 millilitres of saliva a day. That’s a good thing since saliva plays an important role in washing away the nasties in your mouth. People with low saliva levels are more vulnerable to cavities and oral infections.
You’re pretty brainy
Give it up for your noggin. There are at least 100 trillion neural connections in the human brain, Discover magazine reports. Keep them all firing by following these brain-boosting habits. Whether you tutor others or learn to play an instrument, you can protect against cognitive decline and stay sharp for the long haul.
Plus, make sure you’re not falling for any of these human body myths, which could damage your health.
Toenails lag behind fingernails
Ever wonder why you need to clip your toenails less often than your fingers? It’s because they grow at a snail’s pace. While fingernails grow 0.1 millimetres per day, toenails only grow one millimetre a month, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.