Inflammation: A unifying theory of disease?

Research is showing that chronic inflammation may be the common factor in many diseases.

When it comes to risk reduction, it often seems as though we need to keep a running tab of things to avoid or embrace. Lay off saturated fats to keep our arteries clean. Steer clear of carbs to stave off diabetes. Stay away from smoking to prevent lung cancer. Solve the sudoku puzzle to outwit dementia. And exercise, exercise, exercise! Wouldn't it be nice if there were a one-stop approach to health just as there is to shopping?