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The ‘leech to draw blood’ and other curious facts about medicine in ancient times

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           The ‘leech to draw blood’ and other curious facts about medicine in ancient times Thanks to all the technological and scientific advances, we have better conditions to take care of our health. If you remember, in school they say that the death rate was low, about 30 years old. Why is it not so now? People manage to live longer thanks to the fact that various diseases are already known and it is known how they should be treated. This was not the case in ancient times. Learn about some curious facts from the time, like, for example, that they used a leech to draw blood from a patient.              It is well known that not long ago  anesthesia  existed, nor were there operating rooms where people could be treated. Indeed, many drugs were discovered as a disease like the Black Plague. Without further ado, let’s discover curious facts about medicine in ancient times. Trust me, you’ll be surprised. Curious facts about medicine in ancient times Curious Fact #1 of Medicine in Antiq

6 Simple Tips to Help You Keep Cool During a Heat Wav

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 6 Simple Tips to Help You Keep Cool During a Heat Wav Rampant incidences of high heat across the country are putting more and more people in danger of heat-related illnesses. There are ways to prepare for heat waves and ensure your safety. Experts share tips for keeping cool in high temperatures. This summer, cities across the Southwest and central United States have experienced record-breaking heat. Nearly 105 million people are currently under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning. And dangerous heat will continue this summer, according to the National Weather Service. In fact, rising heat has been increasing in occurrence and duration worldwide for some time and looks to be a trend that will continue. The World Health Organization (WHO) reportedTrusted Source that the number of people exposed to heatwaves increased by around 125 million between 2000 and 2016. To prepare for extreme heat that may be coming your way, consider the following tips to stay safe and cool. 1. Understan