This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

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 ...

Jan. 14 -- It is one of the greatest fears of growing old: losing your memory to Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 4.5 million Americans have the disease and the number is growing. But who are those ...

If you ask someone how to lower their risk of a heart attack, most people can name a few steps. But if you ask how to reduce dementia risk, many would assume it is out of their control. But that ...

Recent findings presented by Harvard Health Publishing highlight a profound link between cardiovascular wellness and cognitive function. While most individuals may view the heart and brain as two ...

Lower cardiac output has been tied to poorer cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the temporal lobes of older adults without heart failure, a finding that adds to a growing body of research linking heart ...

Short-lived lesions sometimes appear in the brain following heart surgery — and now, a new trial hints that they might be linked to migraines and visual auras. More work is needed to know if they ...