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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Doctors should closely monitor patients who have other health conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, as the infection can make those conditions worse.
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Alice Park, TIME, 15 July 2024
Schiff says this can lead to weight gain, especially around the belly, as well as inflammation in the body, which can increase a person’s risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
And cancer is one of those chronic diseases, just like heart disease or diabetes.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 July 2024
Many other health issues have been linked to poor sleep quality or duration, including depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
—Hilary MacHt, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2024
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Alice Park, TIME, 15 July 2024
Schiff says this can lead to weight gain, especially around the belly, as well as inflammation in the body, which can increase a person’s risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
And cancer is one of those chronic diseases, just like heart disease or diabetes.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 July 2024
Many other health issues have been linked to poor sleep quality or duration, including depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
—Hilary MacHt, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2024
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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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