An Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

A new study indicates that prolonged exposure to things like arsenic and lead may potentially be related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Lead and arsenic are toxic to people. There’s a reason why there was a movement toward eliminating lead from household items. However, the things that we think about when we think about lead poisoning or other environmental toxins are not what this study was focused upon. Instead, the study looked at low levels of exposure to these things. They found that over a long period of time, exposure to lead, arsenic, and cadmium, to name a few, contributed to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

This study is important because environmental factors are not listed as one of the traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Things like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes are the typically thought of factors. However, this study indicates that perhaps there are more risk factors than once thought.

Environmental factors may contribute to risk of cardiovascular disease.

This study was conducted by the American Heart Association and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Hopefully, this research continues to inspire future projects. Cardiovascular disease is often treatable, but we need a lot more research and awareness about this if we’re going to make a profound impact on the quality of life that people experience.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. Understanding why it is so prevalent is an important component when it comes to reducing the risk that it carries. Taking preventative steps on your own and encouraging your family to the same is also important. When we have a better understanding of the disease, such as with studies like the one above, we can go further toward making a real difference in someone’s life.

The presence of cardiovascular disease does not need to equal end of life. In fact, when increased aware is applied to our day to day lives, we can take big steps toward living a higher quality of life even when cardiovascular disease is present.

Not everyone can do this on their own, though. This is where something like in-home care can be incredibly helpful. Professional in-home caregivers can help with the day to day tasks that someone recovering from or living with cardiovascular disease might struggle with.

We’d be happy to talk more if you’d like to learn about in-home care and how it can contribute to a higher quality of life. This isn’t just for senior citizens that have suffered from cardiovascular disease. In-home care can benefit a large number of people from all backgrounds and situations. Whether it’s recovery, disability, memory care, or just general support, in-home care can help add value to the life that someone lives.

It’s more than just support. It’s companionship, care, and partnership. We work alongside families to help them live the life that they want to while balancing the needs of an aging loved one.

If this sounds like something that might be helpful, give us a call to start the conversation with a free consultation session!