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 ...

Healthcare professionals should consider psychological health in adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the American Heart Association (AHA) advises in a new scientific statement.

We all know our brains control our bodies—but the link between mental health and overall health isn’t always as obvious. Since February is Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to explore how stress, ...

That argument with your boss yesterday? The grief you’ve been carrying since losing a loved one? The daily stress of your commute? They’re not just affecting your mood – they could be changing the ...

This blog post delves into the brain-heart connection, a fascinating interplay that underscores the importance of a holistic approach to mental and physical health. In our relentless quest for optimal ...

Dear Doctor: News reports are saying that researchers have figured out how stress causes a heart attack, and that it all starts in the brain. I quit smoking, I exercise and I've switched to a healthy ...

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure and fear. It is late at ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...