Fibroblasts, cells that repair heart damage, might cause a cycle of stiffening and scarring in certain heart conditions.

A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think.

Broken Heart Syndrome, or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, is a temporary heart condition triggered by extreme emotional or physical ...

Broken Heart Syndrome is a condition triggered by severe emotional or physical stress. This condition temporarily weakens the heart muscles as the flood of stress hormones like adrenaline, ...

A recent study found that smartphone use while doing a number two is linked to a 46% increased risk of developing ...

It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business", but research shows ...

You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to ...

Sitting too long on the toilet compresses the major nerves and blood vessels, reducing blood supply to the legs. This can ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death worldwide. In Europe, they account for over 40% of all deaths. However, known risk factors such as high cholesterol levels or high blood ...

In addition to cholesterol, the amino acid homocysteine also plays a role in aortic stiffening. Researchers from Graz ...