Heart health is about more than just the heart itself. It's a two-way street between the heart and the rest of the body. However, many U.S. adults aren't aware of the connection between organs.

Scientists have found that they may be able to use the retina's blood vessels to help predict a person's heart disease risk ...

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On January 14, 2004, the United States announced a new "Vision for Space Exploration," promising that humans would not only ...

Fatty fish, like salmon, herring, and sardine, provide omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for heart and brain health. The body can't make these fats, so you will need to get them from your diet.

A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights how maintaining circadian health through regular sleep, light exposure, meal timing, and exercise may reduce cardiometabolic disease ...

Heart failure (HF) has long been blamed on weakened heart muscle cells, but new research shows that support cells called fibroblasts may be a key factor. Researchers found that fibroblasts send ...

Starchy foods are not all created equally and are often misunderstood. Learn which options are good for you and when to avoid starch.

Edible mushrooms are a top anti-inflammatory food. They also help support immune function and may help fend off a number of ...

Cardiovascular and metabolic health are influenced by the circadian system, which regulates 24-hour rhythms across numerous physiologic processes. Disruptions to circadian rhythmicity can adversely ...

The human skeleton — our internal framework that includes bones and cartilage — evolved over millions of years. It comprises an axial skeleton, which consists of the skull and the spine, as well as an ...

Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle, but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits.