Calf muscles are called “second heart" because they help keep blood circulating in the body. Cardiologist advises walking breaks to keep calf muscles pumping.

Scientists from QIMR Berghofer's Cardiac Bioengineering Lab have developed lab-grown, three-dimensional heart tissues known ...

In a world-first, scientists at Tel Aviv University have successfully 3D printed a tiny human heart using real human cells. This innovation could reshape the future of organ transplants, offering a ...

While on ECMO support, Tennis was able to remain active, walking around the intensive care unit despite his worsening heart function, in the hope of preserving muscle strength and stamina prior to his ...

The heart is the central organ of the human circulatory system. Both congenital and acquired structural changes in the heart can lead to hemodynamic alterations affecting the function of various ...

As a result, heart function may also change. These changes in heart structure and function among people who engage in high levels of exercise are referred to as the athletic heart, or athlete’s ...

Calcium plays an important role in the heart’s function. The calcium ions regulate the muscle proteins that initiate contraction, helping the heart pump efficiently and maintain a regular rhythm.

How excess weight can alter the heart's structure and function TOI Lifestyle Desk / etimes.in / Jan 29, 2025, 15:24 IST ...

They assessed heart structure and function and compared them to neuroticism scores - which were based on unstable moods, excessive worrying, anxiousness, irritability, self-consciousness and sadness.

This research, published in the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, is the first to explore the connection between these traits and the heart's structure and function.

Residents living near noisy airports had 10% to 20% worse heart structure and function, compared to people who moved to get away from the aircraft noise, according to results published Jan. 8 in ...