heart disease
noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)
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Consuming more calories than necessary can lead to excess weight, increasing the likelihood of diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer.1
One effective way to manage calorie intake is by reducing calories when cooking at home.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Feeling chronically lonely raises the risk of severe physical conditions like heart disease and dementia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Oatmeal may decrease cholesterol and blood sugar These health benefits usually decrease the chance of developing heart disease and diabetes, Sevilla said.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Serious problems are more likely in people with certain medical conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Feeling chronically lonely raises the risk of severe physical conditions like heart disease and dementia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Oatmeal may decrease cholesterol and blood sugar These health benefits usually decrease the chance of developing heart disease and diabetes, Sevilla said.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Serious problems are more likely in people with certain medical conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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