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The circulating blood of the two groups also looked different, with the late-onset group showing “more favorable” levels of 15 different lipid or fat-related metabolites in their blood.

Arteries Arteries carry blood that is full of oxygen from the heart to all parts of the body. As the arteries get further and further away from the heart, they get smaller and smaller. Eventually they ...

However, heart disease specifically refers to conditions affecting the heart, while cardiovascular disease is a broader term referring to conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels.