Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, responsible for one of every 2.4 deaths. ... It is characterized by the buildup of plaques along the artery inner walls, which is a result of repeated fat deposits and damage to the walls. ... The increased pressure can cause an artery wall to break, and this can form an aneurysm. If an aneurysm in a major artery breaks, it causes massive bleeding, which can cause death. ... Antioxidants help prevent LDL-cholesterol from depositing in the arteries, and they also prevent LDLs form being oxidized. ...

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Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to have strong "cardiovascular benefits, including a reduction in incidence of mortality from coronary artery disease--probably because of positive effects on blood lipid levels and blood pressure" as well a gaining a more balanced weight. ...

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The vegetarian diet is becoming increasingly popular all the time. Is the vegetarian or meat diet better? A decade ago and earlier, the impression was that a vegetarian diet was lacking in the nutrients found in meat products. Today though, through research and nutritional science, it has been prov...

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