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The seven Health facts you need to know

Three glasses of wine daily cuts four months off a man’s lifespan but 16 months for the woman. Also, alcohol increases the odds of a woman getting breast cancer.

1. PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Plastics contain phthalates. These are substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, durability and transparency. Many plastic household items such as food containers as well as toys, cleaning agents and personal care products contain elements of phthalates. 

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