Inflammation in the body is generally a normal process. When we injured or have an infection, the body’s immune system activates to protect itself and causes inflammation. Usually, this inflammation also disappears after the injury heals. But trouble begins when a mild inflammation persists in the body for a long time without any clear reason. In medical language, this is called chronic inflammation. It works silently inside the body and harms healthy cells.

Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Startling revelations regarding chronic inflammation have come to light in a new study published in September 2026 by researchers from Imperial College London In Britian. People who have higher level of inflammation in their bodies for a long time were found to have a 43 percent higher risk of heart attack and stroke compared to people with lower inflammation.

Changes in Heart Structure
Researchers found that negative changes were observed in the shape of the hearts of people with higher inflammation. This includes the thickening of heart walls, the shrinking of chambers, and the impairment of the blood-filling capacity. This increases the risk of heart failure in the future. This inflammation promotes the accumulation of plaque within blood vessels, which adversely affects blood circulation.

What other diseases of the body face an increased risk?

The effect of chronic inflammation is not limited to the heart, but it can also cause heavy damage to other organs in the body.

Constant inflammation affects the body's ability to utilize insulin effectively, which increases the risk of diabetes.

The risk of cancer may increase.

Apart from this, obesity, continuous stress, smoking, lack of physical activity, and an unbalanced diet make this problem more serious.

Easy ways to avoid chronic inflammation

Walk or exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.

Include green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lentils, and protein-rich foods in your diet.

Limit your consumption of junk food, excessive sugar, and processed foods.

Getting enough sleep reduces stress and allows the body to recover.