Feel free to cry over a pint of ice cream — but it’s not what’s going to mend your broken heart. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — commonly known as broken heart syndrome — is a very real condition that is ...

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), sitting less and getting more exercise—even just walking—is "one of the ...

Better health for your whole body can be broken down into just seven factors, according to a new study. Life’s Simple 7 is the American Heart Association’s guidelines for achieving and maintaining ...

Leading cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj emphasizes that consistent lifestyle choices are key to artery health, not quick fixes. He recommends strength training for blood sugar regulation and improved ...

The heart has long been thought to be controlled solely by the autonomic nervous system, which transmits signals from the brain. The heart's neural network, which is embedded in the superficial layers ...

One of the most important organs of the body along with the brain, the heart requires proper care to achieve long-term health stability. Heart problems develop gradually through time because of silent ...

New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain – its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which ...