About 90% of Americans shampoo daily. One hundred years ago, people only washed their hair monthly, and in the 1950s, it was customary for women to have their hair washed and set once a week at the salon.

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Poor sleep and advancing age go hand in hand — at least, that is the conventional wisdom.

But growing research suggests that getting older may not necessarily mean getting less sleep. Scientists suspect that sleep problems in many older Americans may be a symptom of underlying illness, not simply aging.

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Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine-what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre-albeit brilliant-MacGyver-esque home remedies.

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