New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain -- its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which is much more diverse and complex than ...

Study finds "Zoom fatigue" may affect brain and heart 03:29. Ever felt mentally or physically drained after a video conference call? You're not alone.

But the new study found a longer-term impact on the brain, following up with stroke-free adults for a median of 12 years and looking at a subset who had been diagnosed with a heart attack or ...

Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with ...

The heart has its own “brain.” Now, scientists have drawn a detailed map of this little brain, called the intracardiac nervous system, in rat hearts. The heart’s big boss is the brain, but ...

Beta-blockers heal the heart via the brain when administered during heart failure, according to a new study. Up to now, it was thought that beta-blockers work directly on the heart, but the new ...

Research dating back to the 19th century links this type of fainting to the vagus nerve, a wandering tract that connects the brain to internal organs including the heart, lung and gut.

Heart conditions may cause brain changes that increase the risk of stroke, dementia. Written by Bob Curley on March 28, 2024 — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD.

Researchers say they may be able to explain how light drinking benefits the heart, ... Small amounts of alcohol may turn down stress in the brain, benefiting the heart, new study finds ...

Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in the brain’s stress signals.