arteries

5 new guidelines to improve heart health

When it comes to improving heart health, you know the rules: Eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, and maybe enjoy an occasional glass of red wine. While the benefits of the above are undeniable, you can always do more for the benefit of your health – sometimes taking a road less travelled. If you are looking ...click here to read more

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis

Systemic sclerosis – scleroderma – is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries. The findings come from researchers in Hong Kong who uncovered that scleroderma can contribute to atherosclerosis. Among the known risk factors for atherosclerosis are age and hypertension. Scleroderma is a connective tissue disorder in which the tissue ...click here to read more