The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of ...

Maintaining the heart’s connection to the vagus nerve may be a key defense against cardiac aging. Researchers showed that ...

Staying mentally sharp isn’t just about puzzles and sleep—the right kind of physical exercise can significantly boost brain ...

It’s all connected: Your healthy heart and your healthy brain go together. When your ticker is in good shape, you’re less likely to have chronic illnesses like diabetes. And your risk for heart ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

As we celebrate love on Valentine's Day, it's clear that love is not just an emotion—it's a biological and evolutionary necessity. The brain releases neurochemicals, the heart regulates emotions, and ...

A year-long experiment raises new doubts about the safety limits of one of the most popular artificial sweeteners.

Some studies point to melatonin use as beneficial to heart health, while others say the opposite. Here’s how to make sense of ...

“Think with your heart” is often dismissed as sentimental nonsense. Yet modern science reveals that the heart is not merely a mechanical pump but an intelligent organ that influences our decisions, ...

Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, and the latest trends. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, POPSUGAR, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and ...

A study suggests that a single brain MRI can be used to predict a person's rate of aging across their whole body, which researchers say could change how we predict and prevent chronic disease. When ...

An international study led by Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies and published in Science Translational Medicineshows that ...