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Combat Chronic Inflammation with Lifestyle Changes, Experts Say

3/5/2025

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Inflammation is a vital response to illness and injury, essential for survival, yet it can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Obesity and poor diet fuel this chronic inflammation. Although tests can gauge inflammation levels, they lack precision. Embracing lifestyle changes, such as adopting a Mediterranean diet, can significantly mitigate inflammation.

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Story summary

Inflammation is a vital response to illness and injury, essential for survival, yet it can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Obesity and poor diet fuel this chronic inflammation. Although tests can gauge inflammation levels, they lack precision. Embracing lifestyle changes, such as adopting a Mediterranean diet, can significantly mitigate inflammation.