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Facts About the Brain Anatomy
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For most human beings, the brain looks very similar and has identical features. It is a spongy, bland, and intricate fat and protein mass that weighs around three pounds. Along with the cranial nerves and the spinal cord, it comprises the central nervous system.
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Facts About Cervical Lymph Nodes
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Cervical lymph nodes are those located very deep into the neck area, in spaced intervals. When they catch, attack and finally destroy germs carried into the cell cluster through the lymph fluid, the leftover liquids and minerals from this filtering process re-enter the bloodstream.
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Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis is the single most common type of autoimmune arthritis, showing symptoms of pain and inflammation in the joints, and in some cases, some internal organs. As a chronic ailment, it can affect more than just your joints.
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Facts About Plantar Fascia Anatomy and Injury
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The plantar fascia ligament covers and protects layers of muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels that are located on the bottom of the feet. It also supports the arch of your feet when performing daily activities like standing, running and jumping.
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Facts About Psoriasis
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Psoriasis affects around 8 million people in the US alone, and more than 125 million people on a global scale. However, it is not a contagious disease and it cannot be transmitted or “passed on” from having contact with a psoriasis patient. It can appear in members of the same family, though.
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