The heart functions as a muscle which needs continuous movement for proper operation, according to Dr. London. The heart functions like other muscles because it requires regular use, to stay strong.

Short bursts of exercise of around 5 minutes twice a day could help improve heart and lung function, new research suggests.

Michael Gotthardt at the Max Delbrück Center and collaborators are developing a drug to treat a common type of heart failure characterized by impaired cardiac filling. In a recent study, his group and ...

The body's tissues can get injured in many ways, but while some injuries heal perfectly, others don't heal at all. A cut in ...

In combination, two commonly used heart drugs reverse fat accumulation in the liver, a study in animals has shown.

A drug commonly prescribed after a heart attack doesn’t seem to offer significant benefits for people who recover without lasting damage — and could pose added risks to women. In a new research trial, ...

For people who are physically inactive, short sessions of intentional movement could significantly improve cardiorespiratory ...

On World Heart Day, Dubai surgeon explains how heart rupture occurs and how it is treated Dubai: A 53-year-old Pakistani expat in the UAE has made an extraordinary recovery after surviving a ...

People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass ...

Good cholesterol (HDL) is crucial for heart health, actively removing harmful cholesterol from the body. Lifestyle changes like regular exercise and avoiding smoking, alongside incorporating desi ...

A healthy heart is key to living a longer, better life. World Heart Day, observed on September 29, aims to raise awareness about heart diseases and how to prevent them. The theme for 2025 is ‘Don’t ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that aerobic exercise may help reshape part of the body’s nervous system. Getty Images A rat study has found that aerobic exercise may reshape nerves that ...