Most people — about 86% — will survive their first heart attack. While going through this health challenge is often jarring, it can also be a wake-up call that leads to better health overall. Here's ...

Objective: To investigate the role of three distinct symptoms of heart-focused anxiety (cardio-protective avoidance, heart-focused attention, and fear about heart sensations) in relation to general ...

Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The permanent loss of heart muscle cells—known as cardiomyocytes—and the heart's limited regenerative capacity often lead to ...

A new study found that adults who developed heart disease later in life experienced a decline in their physical activity about 12 years before their cardiovascular event. Scientists also discovered ...