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What are some of the factors that may cause heart & brain diseases?
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Many: But the number one thing that many need to stop is tobaccoism. Smoking damages the heart and brain as well as the lung, the throat and others. Smoking contributes in producing placques on the walls of blood vessels called arteries. If a piece of plaque stuck to the wall suddenly flakes off, that small particle can create havoc in one's body and lead to heart attack and stroke. You seen the dr?
Answered 5/4/2014
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Heart/Brain diseases: Several, from neurological illnesses, to metabolic to ndocrine, to substances such as tobacco & alcohol.
Answered 8/22/2012
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