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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According to the American Psychological Association, high levels of stress can lead to health issues, such as heart disease, weight gain, and stroke.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Research shows that polyphenols help protect against oxidative stress and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and cancer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
An investigation published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in March 2023 concluded that drinking moderately does not protect against heart disease or contribute to a longer life.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Though any one can develop the illness, risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking or using tobacco products, heart disease, and a family history of chronic kidney disease.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Research shows that polyphenols help protect against oxidative stress and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and cancer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
An investigation published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in March 2023 concluded that drinking moderately does not protect against heart disease or contribute to a longer life.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Though any one can develop the illness, risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking or using tobacco products, heart disease, and a family history of chronic kidney disease.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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