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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Eat a light, balanced dinner at least three hours before bed and avoid late-night snacking to reduce heart disease risks.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Many also have chronic conditions, including cancer and heart disease.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Pavlich and her daughter Aidan are now using their experiences to join a network of WomenHeart champions, or patient advocates, to draw attention to often misunderstood or misdiagnosed heart disease risks for women.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Participants who vacationed more frequently had a lower risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Many also have chronic conditions, including cancer and heart disease.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Pavlich and her daughter Aidan are now using their experiences to join a network of WomenHeart champions, or patient advocates, to draw attention to often misunderstood or misdiagnosed heart disease risks for women.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Participants who vacationed more frequently had a lower risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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