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Originally Posted by pooh

Interesting findings concerning ancients and arteries..... Some might not be interested, but the story got my attention. The human body and how it functions is complex, but each day, more and more is discovered.

Hardening of the arteries common in ancient mummies - The Washington Post

I suppose a lot of people will use this information to prove: "See, it doesn't matter what you eat, arterial disease is just a normal function of aging."
However, not all people ate the same thousands of years ago, just as not all people eat the same today. And not all people lived stress-free lives.