In a simpler time, we were told to avoid foods that were high in fat. But then we learned that there are many different types of fats, including some, like olive oil, that are good for you.n a simpler time, we were told to avoid foods that were high in fat. But then we learned that there are many different types of fats, including some, like olive oil, that are good for you.
1 One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood. 2  Just one pint of donated blood can help save as many as three people's lives. 3  The average adult has 10 pints of blood in his or her body.
You can donate platelets once in a seven day period and up to 24 times a year. You must wait at least 72 hours after donating platelets before donating whole blood. After an automated double red cell collection, you must wait 112 days before donating again. In any eight (8) week period, you can make one blood donation and one platelet donation or six (6) platelet donations.