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Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancies in the U.S. Population

by Alexandra Brown
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could substantially reduce premature mortality and prolong life expectancy in US adults.
Posted in aging research, alcohol, BMI, exercise, healthy diet, risky lifestyle behaviors, smoking, Stanford Center on Longevity

Can lifestyle changes remove plaque in your arteries?

by Alexandra Brown
Lifestyle changes, including diet, smoking cessation, stress management and exercise, can decrease the size of atherosclerotic plaques, which is associated with a decreased risk of death from heart disease.
Posted in atherosclerosis, exercise, heart attack, heart disease, high-fat foods, lifestyle changes, plaque reduction, smoking, smoking cessation, stress management