cardiovascular system
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It can also harm a person’s cardiovascular system and lead to high blood pressure or increased heart rate, studies show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
According to the review, green tea stands out for its protective effects on the cardiovascular system.
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
But it acts on other parts of the body too - including the cardiovascular system - which can be risky.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
Ozempic may also act directly on the cardiovascular system.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
Blood was pooling in my lower body because my cardiovascular system had forgotten what it was like to pump blood “uphill,” there being neither “up” nor “down” in space.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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