For years, exercise aficionados and scientists held that our “fight-or-flight” system took center stage during a workout. But fresh insights from the University of Auckland are challenging this ...

From heart attacks to sudden death, intense exercise has been linked to several tragic deaths. A neurologist explains when it ...

In 1921, Otto Loewi (1873-1961) conducted experiments in frogs that used electrical stimulation to activate the vagus nerve. He discovered that stimulating the vagus nerve triggered the release of a ...

A new study finds that late-stage type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) weakens the autonomic reflex that regulates blood pressure during exercise, impairing circulation, nerve function and exercise ...

An exercise program combining short-term supervision with long-term home-based exercise was associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden and other meaningful benefits, according to results ...

Heart health is not only about your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, or results from a medical test. Your body often gives everyday clues about how well your heart and circulation are working.