Aside from the lungs, a recent study showed that air pollution affects heart health as well. Researchers from the University of Buffalo, University of Washington and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that exposure to ground-level ozone may damage the arteries and increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The research and its findings are published in Environmental Health … Continue reading It’s in the air: Air pollution can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, study says
Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small collections of cholesterol and calcium that form … Continue reading Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 