Tag: artery health


  • Hidden visceral and liver fat damages arteries, study finds

    Hidden visceral and liver fat damages arteries, study finds

    Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver linked to artery damage A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the findings challenge the traditional reliance on…

  • Hidden Fat Inside the Abdomen and Liver May Damage Arteries: A New Wake-Up Call

    Hidden Fat Inside the Abdomen and Liver May Damage Arteries: A New Wake-Up Call

    Hidden fat linked to artery damage challenges BMI as a sole obesity metric A landmark study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat stored deep within the abdomen and in the liver may quietly harm arteries — even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the…

  • Hidden Fat, Real Risk: ‘Skinny Fat’ May Damage Arteries Quietly

    Hidden Fat, Real Risk: ‘Skinny Fat’ May Damage Arteries Quietly

    New findings reveal a quiet threat from hidden fat A recent study led by researchers at McMaster University has unveiled a troubling link between hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver and damage to arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine, the research challenges the traditional reliance on body-mass index (BMI)…

  • Hidden Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage: Rethinking Obesity Risk

    Hidden Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage: Rethinking Obesity Risk

    Hidden fat and the quiet risk to artery health Obesity is often evaluated using body-mass index (BMI) and outward signs of excess weight. A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reframes that view by focusing on hidden fats—the visceral fat that wraps around internal organs and the fat stored in the liver. Using…

  • 4 Everyday Drinks to Help Prevent Artery Plaque and Boost Blood Flow

    4 Everyday Drinks to Help Prevent Artery Plaque and Boost Blood Flow

    Protecting Your Arteries with Everyday Choices Nourishing your arteries involves mindful eating and drinking. While no single beverage can wipe away artery plaque, certain drinks can support heart health by reducing inflammation, lowering bad cholesterol, and promoting smoother blood flow. Here, we explore four accessible beverages—green tea, pomegranate juice, beetroot juice, and turmeric milk—that can…

  • 4 Everyday Drinks That Help Prevent Artery Plaque and Improve Blood Flow

    4 Everyday Drinks That Help Prevent Artery Plaque and Improve Blood Flow

    Introduction: How drinks can support healthy arteries Nourishing your arteries involves more than just solid foods. Certain beverages can play a meaningful role in promoting healthy blood flow and reducing inflammatory processes that contribute to arterial plaque. While no single drink can erase existing plaque, choosing heart‑friendly drinks as part of an overall healthy lifestyle…