Heart Health

Exercise could reduce artery stiffness in heart failure

In a new study, researchers found that exercise could help reduce artery stiffness linked to heart failure. The research was conducted by a team from...

This thing may drive heart disease in obese people

In a new study, researchers found high blood sugar in obesity appears to gum up the works of the circadian clocks inside cells that...

New evidence shows what’s good for the heart is good for the brain

In a new study, researchers give people more reasons to pay attention to their heart health. They found that good heart health can equal good...

Less inflammation means better healing in heart attack

In a new study, researchers found reducing inflammation may lead to better outcomes in people with a heart attack. The research was conducted by a...

People should stop taking aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke, study says

In a new paper, researchers suggest that if you've never had a heart attack or stroke, you likely should not be taking aspirin to...

Retired? Hardly: At 99, this pioneering heart doctor still leading the way

At 99 years old, most people are not engaging in complex research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is...

Scientists discover a cause of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found mutations in the gene that encodes a protein called adenine nucleotide translocator (ANT) cause a variety of conditions,...

For healthy people, benefits of statins ‘may be marginal at best’

In a new study, researchers found the benefits of statins for people without heart disease (known as primary prevention) are small and uncertain and...

The road to better exercise might be in your playlist

Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program – and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal exercise...

Chronic back pain could lead to serious vascular diagnosis

Ryan Basore spent years struggling with backaches. The 42-year-old tried everything he could think of to alleviate his pain — from regular massages to yoga and...