Recent studies have shown a strong connection between common infections and heart disease. A study of more than 800 men and women in Europe revealed that those who had recurrent infections such as sinus infections and Bronchitis were also more likely to develop artery clogging plaques. According to Dr. Stefan Kiechl, professor of Neurology at Innsbruck University clinic, this is the first study to assess a strong evidence that chronic infection increases the overall risk of blood vessel disease.
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