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Birds don’t produce urine.
Horses and cows manage to sleep while standing up.
The bat uniquely holds the title as the only flying mammal. Its leg bones are so delicate, it can’t walk.
Snakes can see even with closed eyes by peering through their eyelids.
Despite their fluffy white coats, polar bears have black skin beneath.
An average house fly only lives for 2 to 3 weeks.
For every person, there are around one million ants.
A small dose of alcohol can make a scorpion so frantic that it’ll sting itself to death.
Both alligators and sharks can enjoy lifespans of up to 100 years.
Honeybees have two stomachs: one specifically for honey, and another for food.
Elephants weigh less than a blue whale’s tongue. The heart of a blue whale rivals the size of a car.
Blue whales are the largest creatures ever known to roam the planet.
Cockroaches can live for about a week without their heads before succumbing to starvation.
When a dolphin is ill or injured, its distress signals encourage other dolphins to assist, helping it reach the surface for air.
Snails can sleep for up to 3 years.
The swiftest bird, the spine-tailed swift, can achieve flying speeds of up to 106 mph. (The peregrine falcon outpaces it, reaching speeds of up to 108 mph or 390 km/h.)
A single cow can produce nearly 200,000 glasses of milk across its lifetime.
Leeches possess 32 brains.
Outdoor cats typically live around 3 years, whereas those kept indoors can live 16 years or more.
Sharks are resistant to all diseases, including cancer.
The mosquito’s proboscis is equipped with 47 sharp edges for slicing through both skin and protective clothing.
The human brain can store over 2.5 million petabytes of memory, which is the equivalent of 2,500,500 gigabytes.
Knowledge is Power!
What is the biological phenomenon accountable for the gradual decline in muscle mass, strength, and function as we age? This is referred to as Sarcopenia!
Sarcopenia signifies the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength due to aging. The extent of this condition varies based on the individual.
How to prevent Sarcopenia?
Stay Active: If you can stand, avoid sitting—if you can sit, don’t lie down! Staying active is crucial to countering muscle loss.
Encourage Movement in the Elderly: When older individuals are sick or hospitalized, avoid urging them to rest or stay in bed. Encourage them to walk, unless they’re too weak. A week of bed rest can lead to a 5% muscle mass reduction, which seniors may struggle to regain.
Sarcopenia poses more concern than osteoporosis: The primary risk with osteoporosis is falling, whereas sarcopenia not only impacts quality of life but also leads to elevated blood sugar due to diminished muscle mass.
Inactive muscles result in quicker muscle loss: Leg muscles weaken swiftly when not used. Sitting or resting limits leg activity, leading to muscle weakness. Activities such as walking, running, and cycling are excellent for building and maintaining muscle mass.
Aging Begins from the Feet Up! As you age, keep your legs active and robust. Avoiding leg activity for just two weeks can rob you of ten years’ worth of strength! Regular exercises like walking and cycling are essential for preserving muscle strength.
Feet bear the entire weight of the body, making them essential for mobility. Therefore, walking daily is key to maintaining strength and mobility.
