Why do you think heart disease is so prevalent in the United States? How could heart disease affect other organ systems?

He told Healthline that the main factors driving the rise in heart disease are obesity and type 2 diabetes, but the real underlying culprits are moving less and stressing more. “What we aren't doing enough is getting up and out, spending quality time with loved ones daily, and smelling the roses,” Miller said.Lungs and kidneysIf the heart is weak and cannot properly pump blood, fluid can begin building up in your lungs or kidneys. A lack of oxygen-rich blood in the kidneys disrupts the normal cycle of water and waste through the kidneys. This can cause swelling, or edema, in your ankles, feet and legs.

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