Thursday, 05 September 2013 14:00

Coffee Drinking Slashes Your Risk of Stroke

Recent evidence indicates that coffee drinking can improve endothelial function, reducing your risk of stroke.
Arterial dysfunction is a major risk factor for strokes because it impairs blood flow through the brain's major arteries.

Strokes can occur when the cells lining the inside wall of arteries become damaged and dysfunctional, leading to sudden loss of blood flow.

But recent evidence indicates that coffee drinking can improve endothelial function, reducing your risk of stroke.

Additional Info

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  • Audio File: healthy_talk/1336ht4a.mp3
  • Length (mins): 10
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  • Host: Dr. Michael Smith, MD