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Those affected often develop early skin wrinkling, loss of skin elasticity, reduced body fat, hair loss, hardened arteries, and insulin resistance.

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In addition, EPA improved blood lipid profiles and reduced the tendency of lipoproteins to attach to the walls of arteries -- an important factor in preventing atherosclerosis.

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The road wasn’t designed as a private community, and critics argue the gates would choke off key traffic arteries alongside a busy thoroughfare.

A large study led by scientists at McMaster University has found that fat stored deep inside the abdomen and liver can quietly injure arteries, even in people who seem healthy on the outside.

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When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health.

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