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Cruciferous Veggies — A Simple Step to Healthier Arteries

Eating more cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli, may help older adults reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. Recent research found that elderly women who regularly ate these vegetables had healthier arteries and were less likely to have calcium buildup, a key factor in artery hardening, or atherosclerosis. Since calcium buildup in arteries is closely linked to heart disease and stroke, adding these vegetables to your diet could be important for heart...