Introduction
Every day, your lifestyle makes a choice for your arteries. One path leads to inflammation, plaque buildup, and stiffness. The other keeps vessels flexible, clean, and oxygen-rich. The image above says it all: unhealthy arteries vs. healthy arteries – and the power is in your hands.
Unhealthy Arteries – The Damage Begins
When you choose:
· Smoking – Toxins directly damage artery lining, causing clots and narrowing.
· High-fat diet – Saturated and trans fats raise LDL cholesterol, which sticks to vessel walls.
· Sedentary life – Lack of movement reduces nitric oxide, making arteries stiff.
· Chronic stress – Stress hormones increase blood pressure and inflammation.
