The Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk, according to a recent study. Here, a neurologist and a dietitian explain how it ...

A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditative focus lowered blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking in a large randomized ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a study published in the American Society of Hematology’s journal Blood Red ...

A dietitian sets the record straight: Are almonds just a convenient snack, or a true therapeutic tool for improving blood markers?

High blood pressure is one of the leading preventable risk factors for heart disease. Clinical guidelines recommend regular physical activity, yet long-term adherence to exercise programs is ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

Ultramarathons might push red blood cells past their limits—accelerating their aging in the process.

Nigeria requires between 1.8 and 2 million units of blood annually but meets just 25 to 30 percent of its need. The shortage ...

But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that people who tackle these extreme endurance events may be prematurely aging a vital part of their bodies, potentially ...

Many people wake up feeling tired, bloated, inflamed or frustrated that the scale refuses to move despite their best efforts. The problem is often not willpower or effort. It is that the body’s ...