The aorta, a large blood vessel responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, plays a crucial role in our circulatory system. While it has long been known that ...

Every day, your heart pumps about 10 pints of blood 60,000 miles around your body through your circulatory system. That system is made up of blood vessels, the tubes that carry blood throughout your ...

Most people have never heard of the soleus muscle, a small but mighty muscle present in the calf that makes up about 1% of our total body mass. Nicknamed "second heart", this often-overlooked muscle ...

New research reveals that even five minutes of daily exercise can significantly lower blood pressure. A study found that replacing sedentary time with brief, intense activities like running or cycling ...

Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps, numbness, digestive issues and coldness in the hands or feet. In addition to those with poor circulation, athletes and ...

Cardiovascular or circulatory diseases are those that involve the heart or blood vessels. Comprising everything from coronary artery diseases, such as heart attacks and angina, to strokes, aneurysms ...

A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn't improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues, such as varicose veins and ...