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.
A Lexington, Massachusetts woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury did not reach a verdict on the first full day of deliberations, but it did ask to see evidence up close.
A toddler who was turning 2 years old next week died and his grandmother is in critical condition after what investigators described as an "unspeakable tragedy" at a pond in Acton.
As Lindsay Clancy awaits a verdict in her Massachusetts murder trial, her lawyer Kevin Reddington says she's nervous and scared.
A toddler who was turning 2 years old next week died and his grandmother is in critical condition after they were pulled from a pond in Acton.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury did not reach a verdict on the first full day of deliberations, but it did ask to see evidence up close.
As Lindsay Clancy awaits a verdict in her Massachusetts murder trial, her lawyer Kevin Reddington says she's nervous and scared.
A Lexington, Massachusetts woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
Kingston, Massachusetts, daycare owner Karen Rezendes was arraigned as she faces accusations of abusing kids.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
It was an ugly night for the Patriots in Cleveland as their backups were beaten handily by the Browns.
Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
With the regular season approaching, it doesn't seem like the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are within striking distance of a new contract.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.