A desirable total cholesterol level for adults without heart disease is less than 200 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease, while a level less than 50 mg/dL for women or 40 mg/dL for men is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.
kerns and gallowglasses (1.2.16) Terms for Celtic soldiers. Kerns were Irish or Scottish light-armed foot soldiers. A kern would carry a shield of wood and either a sword or bow and arrow. The gallowglass were mercenary armored warriors who served primarily as bodyguards to Celtic chieftains.
(rÉªËhÉËsÉl) n. 1. a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance. 2. the act of going through or recounting; recital: rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation. 3. (Theatre) in rehearsal being prepared for public performance.