ROCHESTER, Minn. -- You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M ...

February is famous for Valentine’s Day; the heart symbolizes love. When we are in love, we do not always use our brains to their full capacity (remember the old saying that “love is blind”). Also, in ...

TO FOOD SAFETY. HEART DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS CAN REALLY TAKE A TOLL ON YOUR BRAIN HEALTH. OUR KOAT U-N-M MEDICAL EXPERT DOCTOR SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OUR ...

For decades, brain health and heart health were seen as separate medical concerns. However, emerging research suggests they may be far more connected than once believed. Scientists have uncovered a ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that choline, a nutrient found in everyday foods, might be the key to better heart health. While you’ve probably never given much thought to this vital compound, ...

Emotional well-being has a direct impact on heart health. Stress management is one way to help keep your heart happy. We tend to think of the brain and heart as two very separate things — the ...

Study found that a toxic molecule called methylglyoxal rises after a heart attack and travels to the brain, where it triggers ...

The discovery comes from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, published in Science Translational Medicine. Results demonstrate that restoring the connection between the heart and the right vagus ...

Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and ...