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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.