Collagen plays a critical role in keeping heart valves strong, but the heart is surrounded by enzymes designed to break down ...

The legendary rock band wrote the now-beloved hit song after their record label spread an inappropriate rumor for publicity.

Heart valve disease happens when one or more of your heart’s four valves don’t work properly, preventing oxygen-rich blood from moving efficiently through your heart and to your body. This forces your ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of uncovering the "true age" of a heart using MRI. Research accepted for publication European Heart Journal Open shows how an ...

These days, it may seem like there’s a million different data points that you’re supposed to keep track of—hello, steps, sleep, and recovery scores!—and it’s difficult to know which ones are worth ...

Researchers have developed a revolutionary new way to find out the 'true age' of your heart using MRI. A new study shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age -- and how unhealthy ...

To ease your fear, consider seeking therapy, learn the difference between anxiety and heart attack symptoms, and practice stress reduction techniques. Many people, particularly those with a history of ...

A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various ...

Whether brought on by stress, physical activity, or an extra cup of joe in the morning, most of us have all felt our heart rate quicken at one time or another. However, a lower resting heart rate ...

Chest discomfort can be equal parts frightening and confusing: Is the pressure or pain in your chest signaling a cardiac emergency — or a simple case of heartburn or indigestion? Sometimes, an ...