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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Low levels are linked to heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions, high blood pressure, depression, low testosterone, poor immune resilience and early aging, according to the doctor.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Key Takeaways Keep your blood pressure normal to reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and more.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
These deficits can derail health, increasing the risk of chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, and anxiety.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
And studies warn that sleeping for less than seven hours a day can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and other issues that come with sleep deprivation.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Key Takeaways Keep your blood pressure normal to reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and more.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
These deficits can derail health, increasing the risk of chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, and anxiety.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
And studies warn that sleeping for less than seven hours a day can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and other issues that come with sleep deprivation.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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