Heart disease and other health conditions can take a toll on the brain. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains how brain and heart health are connected.

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 ...

New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain - its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat.

Some brain damage after a heart attack is common. Receiving prompt treatment to quickly restore healthy heart function can help minimize the damage.

Protecting your heart not only keeps your body healthy but also shields your brain from cognitive decline. Learn how early interventions in heart health could help prevent dementia and improve ...

Heart failure reduces blood flow in the brain and can cause cognitive decline. Several studies have investigated cognitive problems in patients who experienced heart failure.

Maintaining a stable heartbeat is critical for survival. Your heart must constantly adapt its output to meet changing demands for oxygen and nutrients. Traditionally, scientists have attributed ...

Hot flashes are one of the most common perimenopause symptoms. Treating them may be the key to optimizing brain and heart health.

The heart’s neural network, which is embedded in the superficial layers of the heart wall, has been considered a simple structure that relays the signals from the brain.

Heart failure reduces blood flow in the brain and can cause cognitive decline. Several studies have investigated cognitive problems in patients who experienced heart failure.