heart-healthy
adjective
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
In addition to protein, peanuts provide heart-healthy unsaturated fats, magnesium, niacin, and folate.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 June 2026
Cognitive stimulation, exercise, heart-healthy eating patterns, quality sleep, social connection, and stress management are all linked to better cognitive outcomes in observational studies and clinical trials.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 29 May 2026
Mediterranean diets prioritize fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 28 May 2026
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
In addition to protein, peanuts provide heart-healthy unsaturated fats, magnesium, niacin, and folate.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 June 2026
Cognitive stimulation, exercise, heart-healthy eating patterns, quality sleep, social connection, and stress management are all linked to better cognitive outcomes in observational studies and clinical trials.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 29 May 2026
Mediterranean diets prioritize fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 28 May 2026
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heart-healthy
adjective
: 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
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