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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Social isolation can increase an individual's risk for developing certain ailments like heart disease, anxiety, depression and early death, per the CDC.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
The median age is 58, and many who have died had preexisting conditions such as heart disease, obesity or HIV/AIDS.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Flu infections can worsen inflammation, which can contribute to heart disease and other conditions.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
While some sodium is needed for the body to function properly, too much can raise the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
The median age is 58, and many who have died had preexisting conditions such as heart disease, obesity or HIV/AIDS.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Flu infections can worsen inflammation, which can contribute to heart disease and other conditions.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
While some sodium is needed for the body to function properly, too much can raise the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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