High cholesterol levels above 300 require immediate intervention through diet, weight training, and supplements like fish oil. Learn about the potential side effects of Lipitor and which foods actively reduce bad cholesterol.
Installing a swing set in your yard can provide a safe, supervised area for your children to play. Before you install your swing set, you will need to make sure the ground is level. This helps ensure that the swings operate properly, and helps prevent the swing set from falling over.
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Hypercalcemia is a condition marked by elevated levels of calcium in your bloodstream. Although calcium is necessary for bone health and proper heart function, too much calcium in your blood can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, irritability, bone pain and increased risk of fracture.
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Platelets are cell fragments that are present in blood. They help stop bleeding from skin wounds, ulcers and damaged and diseased organs. In healthy individuals, each milliliter of blood contains between 250,000 and 500,000 platelets, according to the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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