New research confirms that the risk from microplastics are real. The New England Journal of Medicine analyzed microplastics inside human arteries—and the results are alarming: patients with microplastics in their arterial plaque had a 4.5x higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death.
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Does Lead Cause More Heart Attacks Than Smoking?
In my clinical practice, one of my main areas of focus is helping patients improve their longevity. I am consistently looking for areas that my patients can change so they can live healthier and happier lives. Let’s talk about an overlooked risk factor - heavy metal exposure.
We know from established research that high levels of lead are associated with elevated blood pressure, increased heart sizes and increased deaths from heart attacks and strokes. After the disaster in Flint, MI many people are becoming aware of the harms that can come from lead exposure.
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