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Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Figure 1. Modifiable lifestyle factors may influence cardiovascular health through multiple biological pathways.
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Figure 1. Modifiable lifestyle factors may influence cardiovascular health through multiple biological pathways.Modifiable lifestyle factors may influence cardiovascular health through multiple biological pathways.Benjamin et al. · CC BY

Nutrients

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide despite substantial advances in pharmacologic and interventional therapies. Modifiable lifestyle behaviors are major determinants of cardiovascular risk and essential targets for primary and secondary prevention.

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VA Boston Healthcare System · Harvard University

Nutrients · 21 Sep 2026 · CC BY

doi.org/10.3390/nu18183104PubMed 42797087