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Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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hydrogenation

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A chemical way to turn liquid fat (oil) into solid fat. This process creates a new fat called trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids are found in margarine, shortening, and some ...

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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A particle in the blood that can protect against coronary heart disease by removing cholesterol from the walls of arteries.

hemorrhagic

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Pertaining to bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood.

herbal

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1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. 2. A noun, usually reflecting the botanical or medicinal aspects of herbs; also a book which catalogs and illustrates ...

heart attack

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The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of blood supply is usually caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery, one of the arteries that ...

heart disease

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Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is used narrowly and incorrectly as a synonym for coronary artery disease. Heart disease is synonymous with ...

heart failure

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Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically, failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency. When this occurs, the heart is unable to ...