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 ...

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

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

Some heart failure patients with artificial hearts have been able to regenerate heart muscle, potentially paving the way for future heart failure treatment options, according to a study published Nov.

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 ...

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying ...

When heart muscle gets damaged, the result is often permanent. Unlike other muscles in the body, the heart has long been believed to lack the ability to heal itself. But recent research suggests that ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, ...

What does the body show up when the heart is at risk? Look out for these 10 warning heart attack symptoms other than chest ...