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AIR POLLUTION AND HEART DISEASE
It’s widely known that smoking is bad for your heart and blood vessels in general. But the latest research shows it’s not just tobacco smoke that can damage the cardiovascular system.
Now, new research in the February issue of Environmental Health Perspectives shows long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to the development of atherosclerosis. This is where fatty deposits form in the artery walls, causing them to thicken, harden, and block off blood flow. (Read
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