The 7 Enemy Foods of Your Heart

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Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Enemy no. 5: Metabolic syndrome

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Little known, but widespread, the syndrome is linked to various morbidity factors, including a consistently high level of insulin in the blood. People who are afflicted are more likely to suffer from heart disease and heart attack, as well as stroke, type II diabetes, cancer and, for women, infertility.

Doctors advise to lose weight and increase their physical activity. They may also prescribe medicines like statins to lower blood cholesterol levels, when they are too high, as well as medications for high blood pressure.