Named the only way to extend vascular health

Cardiologist Ivan Efremkin explained which habits help maintain healthy blood vessels and extend active life in old age. He shared his recommendations with "Lenta.ru".

First of all, the doctor recommended quitting smoking. "Combustion products damage blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and provoke blood clot formation. Even occasional smoking causes acute vascular dysfunction. Complete abstinence from vapes and cigarettes is the only way to reduce these risks," he emphasized.

Efremkin identified regular physical activity as another effective way to strengthen blood vessels. According to him, cardio exercises improve blood circulation and heart function, while strength exercises, in particular, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

The doctor named stress management, sleep quality, and control of oral cavity inflammation as other important components of cardiovascular disease prevention. Additionally, one should regularly measure blood pressure, check lipid profile, and ensure that waist circumference does not exceed 94 centimeters for men and 80 centimeters for women. "Waist circumference is an important marker of visceral fat that accumulates around internal organs. Its excess increases inflammation, raises blood pressure, and increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis and diabetes," warned the "Lenta.ru" interviewee.