The elasticity and flexibility of our arteries diminishes as we get older, resulting in stiffening. This may lead to a condition called atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. The stiffened blood vessels can become clogged with fatty plaque often produced by long years of cumulative cholest...

Miriam Webster’s definition of human stress: a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

It has been proven by several studies over the years that excessive stress affects your immune system, reduces your ...