The blood vessels of arteries carry nutrients and oxygen from the heart to the other body organs. Yet, in case the arteries are clogged, one can develop major cardiovascular diseases.
According to Jillian Levy, CHHC:
“Coronary heart disease (CHD) is currently the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. — and according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it has maintained this ranking as the No. 1 killer since 1921. Coronary heart disease is a condition caused by the buildup of waxy plaque in the arteries that flow to and from the heart.
Heart disease is sometimes called a “disease of Western, modern civilization” because it was rare before 1900, and still remains much less common in pre-industrialized populations today.
By the mid-1900s, coronary heart disease became the nation’s biggest killer, and today all forms of cardiovascular diseases — including conditions of the heart and blood vessels like angina, congestive heart failure, and stroke — are still the leading causes of death in many Western nations. “
However, researchers have shown that a combination of several healthy habits can help you drastically lower the risk of such health issues.