states shows that air pollution, even at levels below regulatory standards, accelerates progression of atherosclerosis (
hardening of the arteries).
Atherosclerosis, or
hardening of the arteries, is usually considered a modern disease brought on by fatty diets, smoking and lack of exercise.
Atherosclerosis, or
hardening of the arteries, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study published online March 31 in JAMA Neurology.
Also known as
hardening of the arteries, these calcium deposits can narrow coronary arteries and increase heart attack risk.
Older individuals without dementia who have stiffening or
hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis, caused by the buildup of hard deposits of cholesterol, fat, and other substances along arterial walls) have a higher risk for brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Hardening of the arteries to the kidneys is a significant public health issue," Shapiro, who is a longtime kidney disease researcher, said.
Hardening of the arteries sounds like an old person's problem, but research shows it can have roots in childhood.
Pathologist Dr Julie Walker said the cause of death was heart disease due to
hardening of the arteries, with "significant" blood pressure which could have been a contributory factor.
"Bodily functions are normal and the health condition of his excellency the president is stable," a statement posted on the presidency's website said, adding that the emergency was due to
hardening of the arteries.
"Poorly controlled high blood pressure ultimately can cause damage to blood vessels in the eye, thickening of the heart muscle and heart attacks,
hardening of the arteries, kidney failure, and strokes all with severe consequences," he said, adding that high salt intake, obesity, lack of regular exercise, excessive alcohol or coffee intake and smoking may all adversely affect the outlook for the health of someone with high blood pressure.
The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is
hardening of the arteries, a condition common in people with high cholesterol, long-term high blood pressure, or smokers.
Otzi had brown eyes, was lactose intolerant, and was also at risk for
hardening of the arteries.