All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.