All articles tagged with #atherosclerosis
Blocked arteries develop gradually due to factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, poor diet, and lack of exercise, often without symptoms. Preventive measures include a healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, managing medical conditions, reducing stress, and regular check-ups to detect silent blockages early.
A study suggests microplastics may contribute to heart disease, with male mice showing increased artery plaque buildup, indicating potential sex-specific vulnerability and raising concerns about microplastics' health impacts on humans.
Atherosclerosis, a silent and progressive buildup of plaque in arteries, can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes. Early detection through regular tests such as cholesterol panels, blood pressure monitoring, and imaging scans is crucial, especially for those with risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and family history.
New research indicates that microplastics can directly damage blood vessels and accelerate artery-clogging plaque formation in male mice, potentially impacting human heart health, with effects differing between sexes and not linked to cholesterol or weight changes.
A cardiologist warns that extreme carnivore diets high in protein can damage heart health by causing endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and premature atherosclerosis, even in young, fit individuals, emphasizing the importance of balanced, plant-based diets and regular health check-ups.
Skipping breakfast may significantly increase the risk of arterial plaque buildup and cardiovascular disease, with studies showing a potential 87% higher risk of death from heart issues among those who regularly skip it. Eating a nutritious breakfast helps regulate metabolism, reduce inflammation, and prevent silent artery damage, emphasizing the importance of morning dietary habits for heart health.
A new study suggests that bacteria from the mouth, particularly Streptococcus viridans, may trigger heart attacks by contributing to inflammation and plaque rupture in arteries, highlighting the importance of oral health and infection prevention in cardiovascular risk management.
A new study suggests that bacteria from the mouth, particularly oral streptococci, may play a direct role in triggering heart attacks by colonizing arterial plaques and causing inflammation, highlighting the importance of oral health for cardiovascular health.
A groundbreaking study suggests that heart attacks may be caused by bacterial biofilms within arterial plaques, which can be activated by infections, leading to inflammation and plaque rupture, opening new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through vaccines.
A US doctor, Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, suggests that arterial plaque buildup, a key factor in heart attacks, can be reversed through targeted testing, lifestyle modifications like a Mediterranean diet and regular exercise, and therapeutic support, challenging the notion that plaque is permanent.
The article discusses the dangers of atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol and other substances in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, and offers 10 science-based strategies to prevent heart disease.
Scientists have identified a molecule called imidazole propionate produced by gut bacteria that can trigger atherosclerosis by causing arterial inflammation and plaque buildup, with potential for new treatments and dietary prevention strategies.
Spanish researchers discovered that a molecule produced by gut bacteria, imidazole propionate, causes atherosclerosis by triggering inflammation in arteries, independent of cholesterol levels. This breakthrough suggests new prevention and treatment strategies, including blocking the molecule's receptor, and highlights the significant role of gut microbiome in cardiovascular health.
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress suggests that deep forehead wrinkles may indicate a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Researchers found that individuals with more pronounced forehead wrinkles had a significantly higher risk of dying from CVD, potentially due to atherosclerosis. The study involved 3,200 healthy adults and found that those with higher wrinkle scores had up to ten times the risk of CVD-related death. While not a replacement for traditional risk assessments, forehead wrinkles could serve as an early, low-cost indicator of cardiovascular risk.
A study suggests that consuming cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and Brussels sprouts can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks in older adults by preventing artery hardening. The research, involving elderly women, found that those with higher intake of these vegetables had thinner carotid artery walls, which is linked to lower cardiovascular risk. The study highlights the potential vascular protective effects of cruciferous vegetables, though it is observational and cannot establish causality. The findings support dietary guidelines promoting increased consumption of these vegetables for cardiovascular health.