Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. We have three "brains." They are located in the head, the heart and the gut. These three ...

Heart failure is the end-stage of many heart diseases, including and most commonly, heart attack (myocardial infarction). Acute myocardial infarction (MI) causes inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) ...

Experts emphasize the importance of hydration for heart health, as dehydration can increase heart strain and risk of blood thickening. Dr. Frank McGeorge and Dr. Glenn Hirsch highlight the need for ...

Intense emotional pain can trigger broken heart syndrome, a condition that weakens the heart muscle. It mimics heart attack ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

Surgery is usually the best fix for a severe heart valve disease. Different types of heart valve blockages can happen, and surgery is necessary to fix these problems. Your heart is split into four ...

Dr. Jack Wolfson presents the 100 Year Heart Method for robust cardiovascular health. This approach emphasizes clean ...

The procedure used to treat arrhythmias typically allows for a short recovery time, but precautions are necessary to preserve healthy heart function. Heart ablation creates little scars on heart ...

A new study reveals that encapsulated heating methods, an often-used heat simulation method, significantly increase heart rates and cardiac strain compared to natural heat exposure like those ...

Boost your heart health with a simple cacao and beetroot drink, recommended by Dr. Eric Berg. This natural concoction ...