Cholesterol, fat, calcium and cellular debris settle on the walls of arteries as deposits, forming plaque.
The buildup narrows the arteries, thereby reducing blood flow and increasing the risk of heart disease.
Cardiologists, as Parade writes, recommend one lifestyle habit to reduce plaque buildup in the arteries.
As much movement as possible
A powerful habit to fight plaque is regular physical activity.
Regular exercise helps lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, and improve blood pressure.
Among other things, physical activity has an anti-inflammatory effect and even reduces insulin sensitivity.
Actively working muscles need more oxygen and nutrition, which means more blood supply. Thus, the number of blood vessels in the body increases.
Regular exercise can help improve vascular health even in people with atherosclerosis.
Earlier, doctors explained why they recommend walking barefoot more often.
