Inflammation can be present in the body without us even knowing (Image: Getty) Everyone knows if a car is running hot, you’re headed for a breakdown – and there is now strong evidence that it’s the same for humans, too, with studies showing a significant link between chronic inflammation and serious health issues. Inflammation is an important part of our body’s defence system. It mobilises the immune system to combat bacteria and other pathogens, or repair damage such as a sprained muscle.
That’s why infections trigger a raised temperature and the site of an injury is often warmer to the touch than the surrounding healthy tissue. But when this short-term response does not deactivate properly, or unhealthy lifestyle choices keep it simmering away in the background, prolonged inflammation can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer and many other life-limiting problems. One study estimated that three in five people will die as a result of diseases linked to chronic inflammation, and researchers warn that the numbers affected are expected to rise steadily.
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