New study finds childhood oral infections raise the risk of atherosclerosis in adults

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By Joy Jensen, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) Most parents are never told how childhood oral infections can affect the health of the arteries. Today, we’ll explain how this happens and, more importantly, what you can do to prevent damage to your child’s cardiovascular system.

Atherosclerosis, a narrowing and hardening of the arteries, slowly and silently results in blockages that can eventually lessen or cut off blood flow. It’s a common cause of stroke, heart attack, and peripheral vascular disease – together known as heart disease.

And, while we already know that atherosclerosis is largely preventable, one new study suggests that the prevention …read more

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