By David Blyweiss, M.D.

Here’s a nice little nugget of truth—you are only as healthy as your arteries. Your arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. When these arteries become damaged—a condition called atherosclerosis—this blood flow can be impeded or even completely blocked, so it’s essential to keep your arteries in good shape. Continue reading →