When your electrical system is working normally, the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) contract and pump blood into the two lower chambers (ventricles) in a well-coordinated way. This results in ...

Though famous for their mid-air hovering during hunting, tiny hummingbirds have another trait that is literally telltale: males of some hummingbird species generate loud sounds with their tail ...

The eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul. Eyes convey various emotions, from joy and love to fear and sadness. But sometimes, our eyes can betray us, especially when we are trying to ...

Our annual supplement on local health and wellness services and issues can be found inside today’s paper. It was pretty alarming, watching the heart monitor trace a crazy series of bumps and dips ...

Many adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) taking mavacamten experienced new atrial fibrillation or flutter, new-onset heart failure, and frequent acute care use within months of ...

Toned abs are a nice perk, but core exercises do so much more for you. Whether or not you realize it, a strong core is essential for pretty much all your daily habits. "You need your core to be solid ...

Atrial flutter is a type of irregular heartbeat, or an arrhythmia. It causes your heart to beat too fast. Atrial flutter doesn't always have symptoms, but it can sometimes have serious consequences if ...