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Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Do Arteries Thin With Age? Separating Fact from Fiction

By age 40, nearly half of all adults have some cholesterol deposits in their arteries. Given this widespread concern, it’s a common misconception that arteries simply thin with age. While the cardiovascular system changes over time, what actually happens to your arteries is more complex than they just getting thinner.

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Oct 4, 2025

5 min

Do arteries dilate with age? Understanding Vascular Changes in Seniors

While young, healthy arteries actively dilate to increase blood flow during exertion, the vascular system changes with age. Do arteries dilate with age, or do they lose this crucial function? The answer is nuanced, involving structural and functional changes that can affect overall cardiovascular health, especially for seniors.

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Oct 4, 2025

2 min

Is calcification of the aorta normal with aging? Unpacking the Link to Cardiovascular Risk

While calcification often increases with age, modern research reveals it's not a harmless, inevitable consequence of growing older. The seemingly simple question, **is calcification of the aorta normal with aging?**, actually points to a complex and significant intersection of age and cardiovascular health.

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