- Each cell in your body endures
tens of thousands of DNA lesions
every day. Ultimately, this damage
can alter a cell’s DNA and program
it to destroy body tissue, resulting
in the disease we know as cancer.
Luckily, your body also contains the
first line of defense: Enzymes are
constantly checking DNA strands for
signs of cancer and replacing dam-
aged parts. - You get that stomach-in-your-
throat feeling on a roller coaster.
When a coaster comes over a crest
and plummets, the seat belt may keep
your rear in place, but some loosely
connected internal organs—such as
your stomach and intestines—get a
little “air time.” Your nerves detect the
movement, which registers as the feel-
ing that your stomach has jumped all
the way into your throat. - You get a charley horse. “Charley
horse” is a nice nickname for a nasty
muscle cramp, commonly in your calf.
One study found that the nerves in-
side the muscle can fire up to 150 elec-
trical charges per second during a
cramp, which is what forces the mus-
cle to squeeze so tightly. The potential
causes include dehydration, over-
exertion, and certain medications,
such as diuretics.
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egg after eating meat. Consuming
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