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Coronary artery disease (CAD), also referred to as "coronary heart disease" (CHD), is the most common kind of heart disease. It's also the leading cause of death in the U.S.

By eating a healthy diet and engaging in regular aerobic activity, you can lower your risk of developing CAD and experiencing heart-related complications.

Learn how to recognize CAD

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Alcohol, Obesity Major Causes of Sudden Heart Death

TUESDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity and alcohol consumption are among the leading causes of sudden cardiac death not caused by coronary artery disease, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed...

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