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 Mayo Clinic, for some women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats, protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of heart disease when used appropriately.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Healthy fats offer several health benefits, including helping your body absorb nutrients, protecting your organs, and reducing the risk of heart disease by controlling cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The move reverses a decision that came down in the early 2000s, after research at the time found that the therapies increased the risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke in some women.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
In fact, points out Scammell, insomnia and heart disease often travel together, with 50% of people with heart failure having insomnia compared to 15% in the general population.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Healthy fats offer several health benefits, including helping your body absorb nutrients, protecting your organs, and reducing the risk of heart disease by controlling cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The move reverses a decision that came down in the early 2000s, after research at the time found that the therapies increased the risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke in some women.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
In fact, points out Scammell, insomnia and heart disease often travel together, with 50% of people with heart failure having insomnia compared to 15% in the general population.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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