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

Examples of heart-healthy in a Sentence

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The role of diet in heart health A heart-healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. Kailey Asetov, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025 In addition to protein, tuna also provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that help lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.5 2. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025 Almond Butter Almond butter offers a range of nutrients, including heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 19 Feb. 2025 The cornerstone of strong cardiovascular health is following a heart-healthy lifestyle with exercise of at least 30 minutes most days and a balanced, wholesome diet. Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heart-healthy

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heart-healthy was in 1980

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“Heart-healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-healthy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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