3 curiosidades inacreditáveis da medicina

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00:00Three ridiculously unbelievable facts about medicine.

00:04Women ceased to live just days after giving birth.

00:07simply because the doctors didn't wash their hands.

00:09before seeing his patients.

00:11The germ theory was not yet widely accepted.

00:14I think people at the time thought

00:16It's strange that the simple act of hygiene before providing care could save lives.

00:21Number two, the human brain is most active while we sleep.

00:24During sleep, the brain is extremely busy.

00:26performing tasks such as consolidating memories,

00:28organizing information and even cleaning up the trash that accumulates during the day.

00:31The brain can consume up to 50% more energy while you are sleeping.

00:35than when we are awake.

00:37We are the ones who are deluded into thinking that the brain is resting while we sleep.

00:41Number three, human teeth can be stronger than steel.

00:44Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.

00:47even stronger than steel.

00:48This is essential for withstanding the pressure of chewing, you know?

00:52But be careful the next time you're cuddling your loved one, okay?