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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Screenings for cancer and heart disease will be skipped.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Lack of social support is known to increase risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, anxiety and more.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Sleep helps repair the heart and blood vessels and reduces the risk of heart disease.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, African Americans have higher rates of high blood pressure and heart disease, so regular screening and monitoring is crucial for this community.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Lack of social support is known to increase risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, anxiety and more.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Sleep helps repair the heart and blood vessels and reduces the risk of heart disease.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, African Americans have higher rates of high blood pressure and heart disease, so regular screening and monitoring is crucial for this community.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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