Sleep deprivation and you

Sleep deprivation occurs when someone does not get a healthy amount of sleep. People vary in how little sleep is needed to be considered sleep-deprived. Some people such as older adults seem to be more resistant to the effects of...

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Uvula: the riddle in your mouth

What does your uvula do? The uvula is the little fleshy part that hangs down from the soft palate of your mouth, and one of its purposes is to stop food from going up your nose when you swallow. Just...

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