Be Still My Beating Heart
When we speak of love and romance, our pulses race and our hearts "skip a beat." But do any of us stop to consider the timeless affinity between sex and heart health?
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When we speak of love and romance, our pulses race and our hearts "skip a beat." But do any of us stop to consider the timeless affinity between sex and heart health?
No bigger than the size of your closed fist, the mighty muscular organ known as the heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the network of vessels that make up your body's circulatory system.
Nobody expects to experience sudden cardiac arrest and the possibility of brain injury — especially an active young mother with a healthy lifestyle.
BIDMC cardiologist Saumya Das, MD, PhD, is leading a large national study to identify microRNAs that might serve as biomarkers in patients with heart disease.
We all have times when bad temper gets the best of us. But letting anger escalate to an outpouring of rage can unleash more than just harsh words.
Experts say walking the the best way to recover after a heart attack.
Terry Chadbourne, shares how he made lifestyle changes once diagnosed with aortic stenosis. Video by BIDMC.
Dr. Robb Kociol, MD, Director of Left Ventricular Assist Device Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, talks about the various factors when diagnosing and treating heart failure.
An Andover man is paying it forward with a gift that should help a lot of other people.
Joe Brill suffered a heart attack prior to a Red Sox game last September, and was revived by EMTs at Fenway Park.
Mike Rossi was out for a jog when he collapsed from a heart attack. A park ranger jumped into action.
A doctor jumped into action after the driver in front of him suffered a heart attack on the road.
It sounds like research that people would line up to take part in - a study to see whether the nutrients in dark chocolate can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
A NH high schooler is recovering from a heart attack, thanks to a number of people who stepped in to help.
A 13-year-old boy became the first casualty of the Blizzard of 2013 in Massachusetts Saturday afternoon.
Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women, but the symptoms of a heart attack often differ by gender.
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a warning to women when it comes to stress on the job.
Two workers are being credited with helping save the life of a man who had a heart attack in their Foxboro restaurant Wednesday evening.
Bob Burnell died four times on the way to the hospital but paramedics would not give up.
The Coast Guard is attempting to use a helicopter to retrieve a fisherman who suffered an apparent heart attack 60 miles off the Maine coast.
Kara Kennedy, the only daughter of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, has died.
A pickup basketball game ended with a man on the ground, suffering a heart attack. Thanks to his teammates, he's alive to tell his story.
Two State Troopers saved a Mass Highway worker's life with CPR.
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the correlation between quick bursts of physical activity and the possibility of bringing on a heart attack.
Barrett Hanlon of Hopkinton High School credits his father for his success on the basketball court. Hanlon dedicated his season to his father who died of a heart attack in November.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.