B.R. named among ‘most artery-clogging cities’ in U.S.

Baton Rouge is ranked sixth on Prevention magazine’s list of “The 8 Most Artery-Clogging Cities in America.” “Although the Creole and Cajun cuisines Baton Rouge is known for contain lots of vegetables and heart-healthy spices, they often include lots of fat, probably one reason the residents’ arteries are in danger. Plus, in Gallup polling less than half of Baton Rouge residents report exercising frequently,” the magazine says. Detroit ranked first on the list, while New Orleans came in fourth and Dallas fifth. “We sorted through the latest statistical research from the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) on obesity and heart disease rates to come up with this list of eight metropolitan areas with a population of over 200,000 that are most likely to clog your arteries,” the magazine says of its methodology. “And because studies show that unhealthy habits are contagious, anybody moving to or spending time in these places should be extra careful to take care of their tickers.” See the full list on the magazine’s website here.