Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease as Ancient Affliction

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Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease as Ancient Affliction

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A new study finds that atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, was common in ancient Egyptians, challenging a belief that vascular disease is a modern affliction caused by current-day risk factors such as stress and sedentary lifestyles.

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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Disease and Condition, Stress Management

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