Study finds some male cross-country skiers at higher risk for bradycardia and pacemakers

Vasaloppet is the world’s biggest cross-country ski race. The study examined 209,108 Swedish skiers who participated in at least one Vasaloppet race between 1989 and 2011. Credit: Vasaloppet Men who

Arterial stiffness may cause and worsen heart damage among adolescents by increasing blood pressure and insulin resistance

Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor

After a heart attack, the heart signals to the brain to increase sleep to promote healing

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation — and this happens because the heart sends special signals to