Most people know that staying active is important, and many of us have become a bit obsessed with tracking our daily step counts. However, there’s always been a debate about whether it’s better to go ...

A heart murmur is a whooshing or rasping sound between heartbeats. It’s often harmless, but it can signal a heart problem. Innocent murmurs are caused by normal blood flow and may occur with pregnancy ...

Heart murmurs are extra sounds heard between heartbeats that can signal a heart valve issue. Many are harmless and go away. Innocent heart murmurs are common in childhood and usually resolve on their ...

Heart attacks are more common with older age, physical inactivity, and increased stress. Chest pain, nausea, and shortness of breath are signs to get emergency care. Medications and dietary changes ...

The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day, a day to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Stephanie Stahl has one woman's story ...

An emerging body of multidisciplinary literature has documented the beneficial influence of physical activity engendered through aerobic exercise on selective aspects of brain function. Human and ...

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that happens when your breathing stops and starts while you're asleep. If it goes untreated, it can cause loud snoring, daytime tiredness, or more serious ...

Fitness wearables can help you move more, sleep better, and stay healthy. Here's how to pick the right one for you, along with the best fitness trackers we've tested. I’m PCMag’s senior writer ...

Sleep behaviors influence the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), but their role in the dynamic transitions of COPD and CHD and their ...

Long-term melatonin use for insomnia was associated with a higher hazard of heart failure (HF), an increase in HF hospitalizations and a doubling of all-cause mortality over five years, according to a ...