Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have found that people who maintain the tightest control over the major risk factors for heart disease seem to have the greatest protection against cardiovascular problems. For their study, investigators used ultrasounds to examine the arteries of 3,437 men. These scans gave information on the amount of the fatty deposits in the linings of the blood vessels that can block blood flow, causing a heart attack or stroke. The researchers found that the least...
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