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Mar 26, 2026Physical ActivityAerobic Exercise for Carotid Plaque: What Trials ShowA 34-trial meta-analysis found aerobic exercise and HIIT reduced carotid wall thickness, while combined training did not show a significant effect.aerobic trainingresistance traininghiitcarotid artery thicknessRead article →
Mar 26, 2026NutritionEggs and TMAO: What Controlled Trials Actually ShowDo eggs raise TMAO and heart risk? A 2025 meta-analysis of randomized trials found no significant TMAO increase, with important caveats.eggstmaocholinecardiovascular healthRead article →
Mar 13, 2026Vascular HealthCan Treating Gum Disease Lower Cardiovascular Risk Markers?Oral bacteria appear in atherosclerotic plaques, and periodontal treatment lowers inflammatory risk markers—but it has not prevented heart attacks.periodontal diseasep. gingivalisatherosclerosisoral microbiomeRead article →
Mar 13, 2026Cardiovascular HealthGum Disease and Heart Risk: What the Evidence Actually ShowsPeriodontitis tracks with higher cardiovascular risk and faster biological aging. Learn what treatment can change, and why antiseptic mouthwash complicates the story.periodontitisporphyromonas gingivalisatherosclerosisinflammationRead article →