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heart-healthy

adjective \ ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē \

Definition of heart-healthy

: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
  • heart-healthy exercise
  • a heart-healthy diet

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First Known Use of heart-healthy

1980

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HEART-HEALTHY Defined for English Language Learners

heart-healthy

adjective

Definition of heart-healthy for English Language Learners

  • : good for the health of your heart

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heart-healthy

adjective \ ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē \

medical Definition of heart-healthy

: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
  • heart-healthy exercise
  • a heart-healthy diet
  • Sales of fish-oil supplements—one source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids—are booming and poised to climb even higher.
  • —David Bjerklie et al.,  Time,  6 Dec. 2004

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