Understanding the heart-brain connection " The heart contains 40,000 neurons, or brain-like cells that include sensory ...

In my book Afraid, I explain how fear works in the brain and the body and what too much anxiety does to the body. Research confirms that while emotions do originate in your brain, it’s your body ...

In my book, Afraid, I explain how fear works in the brain and the body and what too much anxiety does to the body. Research confirms that while emotions do originate in your brain, it's your body ...

TO FOOD SAFETY. HEART DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS CAN REALLY TAKE A TOLL ON YOUR BRAIN HEALTH. OUR KOAT U-N-M MEDICAL EXPERT DOCTOR SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle For Your Brain, which looks at the promise and perils of neurotechnology — tech that connects the human brain and computers.

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.

Heart-healthy diets that limit sodium and emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains also support brain health. However, dementia may affect appetite, food preferences, or ability to eat ...

Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with ...

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 ...