Heavy Traffic Affects the Heart
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Posted: 8:55 AM Dec 1, 2008
Heavy Traffic Affects the Heart
If you have a long commute to work each day, be aware… it could affect your heart.
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Heavy traffic may lead to a broken heart.

Scientists found that people who live near congestion are more likely to develop hardening of the arteries and increase their risk of heart disease.

The panel also says prolonged exposure to high levels of air pollution reduced overall life expectancy.
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