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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.