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.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Several boats have been destroyed in a fire at the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop overnight Friday.
The New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital sees over 400 sea turtles for treatment annually.
Defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio said all criminal cases handled by former trooper Michael Proctor should be dismissed after thousands of alleged racist and misogynistic texts were released.
Police said a man opened a stolen package and attempted to start a fire at the Museum of African American History in Boston.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Several boats have been destroyed in a fire at the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop overnight Friday.
Steven Dana is charged with attempted murder after police said he tried to drown a 21-year-old man at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton.
Police said a man opened a stolen package and attempted to start a fire at the Museum of African American History in Boston.
The lawsuit filed by Karen Read against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police allegedly revealed a long history of disturbing texts.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.