Your lower legs do much more than just keep you upright and moving through the day. Science reveals that your calf muscles ...

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 ...

Some heart failure patients with artificial hearts have been able to regenerate heart muscle, potentially paving the way for future heart failure treatment options, according to a study published Nov.

February is American Heart Month, with a focus on encouraging all of us to make heart-healthy choices to reduce ...

People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, ...

When you engage in regular exercise and strength training, circulation improves which eventually lowers blood pressure and boosts endurance. This helps to strengthen the heart muscle and improve ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.