Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

The brain and vagus nerve play a key role in exacerbating tissue damage after a heart attack, but there are ways to block it.

Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading ...

Unsaturated fats from sources such as avocado may have a different effect on your heart and cardiovascular system than you’d ...

According to Dr. Fang, not getting enough sleep completely messes up the circadian rhythm, which is the body’s internal clock. This, too, prematurely ages the heart. Dr. Fang explains that when the ...

Researchers play ultra-brief tones to stimulate the brain during deep sleep. This stimulation improves cardiac output and relaxation of the left ventricle. Such technology to improve cardiovascular ...

Your circulatory system works all day, every day, to pump oxygen throughout your body. There are cardiovascular conditions that can impact this system. Your circulatory system, also known as your ...

Depression is not only a disorder of mood but also a condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, and can carry ...

FRANCE — Did you know that, long before anyone else, Leonardo da Vinci called into question Galen's description of how the heart works? This is just one of the many interesting tidbits featured in ...

As January comes to a close, many people who participated in Dry January begin to consider returning to their usual drinking habits. This pause from alcohol often highlights how closely drinking ...

Energy drinks may promise instant energy, but their high caffeine and stimulant content can place serious strain on the heart ...