The first node sits in the peripheral nervous system. Sensory neurons in the vagus nerve detect damage in the heart and send signals upward. The researchers focused on a subset of vagal sensory ...

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

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 ...

So, he and his colleagues induced heart attacks in mice and examined responses in the vagus nerve, which carries signals ...

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 ...

Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading ...

It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke. As we age and our muscles weaken, balance becomes crucial to staying ...

Most of us are aware of how our brain communicates with our heart. For example, when we start jogging, our brain signals our heart to beat faster. Fear, stress, or even the sight of a long-lost love ...

Even mild heart problems can affect brain structure, particularly in memory-related regions like the hippocampus, years before cognitive symptoms appear Heart dysfunction impacts brain volume from ...