Interesting study and another reason to keep kids fit and active.
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obesity increases MS risk in teen girls
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Some more info on the Harvard study:
Obesity is scientifically linked with endothelial disfunction in the cardiovascular system- due to typically higher saturated fat intake, less physical activity, metabolic disorders and disrupted nitric oxide levels. It would certainly exacerbate any congenital venous stenosis.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8342585.stmA 40-year study of 238,000 women found those who were obese at 18 had twice the risk of developing MS compared to women who were slimmer at that age.
Obesity is scientifically linked with endothelial disfunction in the cardiovascular system- due to typically higher saturated fat intake, less physical activity, metabolic disorders and disrupted nitric oxide levels. It would certainly exacerbate any congenital venous stenosis.
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dx dual jugular vein stenosis (CCSVI) 4/09
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