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“Older adults who didn't frequent the hot springs were roughly 50 percent more likely to have type 2 diabetes, heart arrhythmia, stroke, gout, or abnormal blood lipids. Evidence suggests that chronic mental stress promotes hypertension.”

“Sleep apnea is a common, but serious, sleep disorder characterized by brief moments of paused or shallow breathing. People with sleep apnea are at greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, diabetes, weight gain, and heart attacks.”

“Alcohol consumption is associated with a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, liver dysfunction, and cancer. However, vigorous exercise can help reduce alcohol cravings. Learn more in this video featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“Smoking has numerous harmful effects on health, including increased risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Evidence indicates smoking also contributes to cognitive decline, affecting memory and fluency.”

“Those who had high exercise levels (about two-and-a-half hours per week) had greater intact white matter volume but not gray matter in late-life. Those who exercised more were 32 percent less likely to have experienced a lacunar infarct (a type of stroke) compared to those who engaged in no exercise.”

“Nearly 10 million people die every year from high blood pressure-related conditions, such as heart attacks, stroke, and irregular heartbeats. Robust evidence demonstrates that dietary components play important roles in preventing or managing high blood pressure Findings from a recent umbrella meta-analysis suggest that omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure.”

“They found that both activity patterns – weekend warrior vs. regular – had comparable effects on cardiovascular disease risk, reducing the risk of atrial fibrillation (22 percent vs. 19 percent), heart attack (27 percent vs. 35 percent), heart failure (38 percent vs. 36 percent), and stroke (21 percent vs. 17 percent).”

“Stress damages the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke. Stress can also drive people to make poor dietary choices, often leading to overeating or consuming high-fat, low-nutrient foods instead of healthier options like fruits and vegetables.”

“Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that includes coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke, among others. It is the primary cause of death among people living the United States.”

“The upshot of the genes' activation is reduced risk of developing a litany of chronic diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, age-related macular degeneration, kidney disease, cancer, and many others.”