February is American Heart month, and many health professionals are reminding us to practice healthy habits to prevent or delay heart disease. The term heart disease actually refers to many conditions that relate to the heart and blood vessels. Three common conditions are arteriosclerosis, heart attack and coronary artery disease.
Arteriosclerosis is also known as hardening of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis happens over time as healthy, strong arteries become thick and stiff from too much pressure. As this happens, blood flow to organs and tissues can become restricted…
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