Science reveals that your lower legs act as a secondary circulatory pump, pushing blood against gravity to protect your heart ...

When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...

We all know that the heart, along with the brain, is the most important organ for the body that is responsible for pumping blood. However, there exists a "second heart" as well, which functions inside ...

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 ...

Your circulatory system works all day, every day, to pump oxygen throughout your body. There are cardiovascular conditions that can impact this system. Your circulatory system, also known as your ...

A new landmark study involving 281 elite athletes from Australia and Belgium has revealed one in six have measures that would normally suggest reduced heart function. Genetic analysis published in ...