"Cardiovascular disease" refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It can include problems like heart attacks, strokes, and conditions that make the heart work harder, like high blood pressure. Full definition
The evaluation demonstrated more effective and greater weight loss and a reduced predictor of cardiovascular disease risk in those who followed a low carb diet versus a low fat diet. (onketosis.com)
Both blood pressure and heart beat are known to affect a person's risk for cardiovascular disease in the long run. (medicaldaily.com)
Though touted for their potential weight - loss benefits, high - protein, low - carb diets may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women, a group of Swedish researchers found. (yogajournal.com)