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CNN News April 27, 2023

Yes, you can eat your way to heart health. Here's how | CNN

Here are the most effective diets to prevent heart disease, based on the latest evidence gathered by a scientific committee of the American Heart Association.

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Circulation DEC. 7, 2021

2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

AH Lichtenstein et al

Poor diet quality is strongly associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. This scientific statement emphasizes the importance of diet …

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