Winter's chill triggers dangerous physiological changes, increasing stroke risk. Cold constricts blood vessels, raising blood ...

Scientists have identified a new mechanism that may underlie cerebral circulatory disorders in vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease. We are talking about a deficiency of phospholipid PIP2, a ...

A senior Asian woman who is suffering from arthritis rubs her hands in discomfort while sitting on the sofa at home. (PHOTO: Getty Images) What is circulation, you ask. Circulation is when our heart ...

Atherosclerosis: The fatty buildup of plaque in the artery walls, that causes the arteries to harden and narrow until blood cannot pass properly. Enhancing leg circulation primarily hinges on engaging ...

Pain, tingling and cramps in your legs and feet may be giving you a warning. They could be signs of poor blood circulation, which can lead to serious heart and health problems if left untreated, ...

Fainting at the sight of blood is common to many people and usually occurs without warning. Again, it is unrelated to fear or ...

Cutaneous blood flow and microcirculation underpin critical physiological processes including thermoregulation, nutrient delivery and immune defence. The skin’s vascular network, comprising ...

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 ...

Sugar, often considered a delightful indulgence, plays a significant role in our daily lives. Its presence is ubiquitous, from sweet treats to hidden sugars in processed foods. While it can enhance ...

Dr. Mark Houston, MD, FACP, a cardiologist and the director of the Hypertension Institute, reiterates that water is important ...

By targeting the hands with temperatures from 50-60°F, you also reduce the risk of vasoconstriction, which is where the whole body gets too cold and blood vessels narrow, like in an ice bath, reducing ...