The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the risk of arrhythmias following this procedure is ...

Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes after a heart attack. Having a higher level of leg muscle strength appears to be ...

Your heart doesn’t have to age at the same pace as your birth certificate. With the right lifestyle choices and a proven ...

A new year is the perfect time to focus on your most important muscle — your heart. Experts say consistent movement and ...

New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

Type 2 diabetes physically alters heart muscle, energy use and structure, a human heart study finds, explaining why people ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

Share on Pinterest Muscle fat may increase heart disease risk more than subcutaneous fat, a new study warns. Image credit: Hispanolistic/Getty Images. Heart disease is the number one killer in the ...

A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage and your heart muscle is deprived of blood flow. People experience chest pains or difficulty breathing. A heart attack can sometimes cause a sudden ...