Facts You May Not Know

·         Exposure to sun mobilizes nitric oxide (neurotransmitter) and helps lower blood pressure.

·         One third of new drugs require additional safety warnings, even after they have been approved.

·         One study shows that men who drank sodas daily increased their risk of gout by 45 percent.

·         Red onions are higher in phytonutrients than are white onions.

·         Birth control pills are linked with an increased risk of depression.

·         Low vitamin D and calcium may increase risk of early menopause.

·         Stroke rates are declining among older people, but are increasing in the 25-44 age group.

·         Mothers who eat a lot of sugar during pregnancy can cause a higher risk of allergies and allergic asthma in their babies.