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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This can result in iron overload, causing symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and hormonal changes and increasing your risk for conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
In 1948, little was known about the causes of heart disease.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
Early intervention is key to managing conditions such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
—Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, research shows that doing 30 to 60 minutes of strength training a week can lower your risk of premature aging, heart disease and cancer by 10 to 20 percent.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
In 1948, little was known about the causes of heart disease.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
Early intervention is key to managing conditions such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
—Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, research shows that doing 30 to 60 minutes of strength training a week can lower your risk of premature aging, heart disease and cancer by 10 to 20 percent.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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