Insomnia can negatively affect your health in many ways because of the stress that lack of sleep puts on your body. It's possible that this stress could even affect your heart health in a big way.

Aerobic exercise can promote healthy weight loss and bone health. New research shows that it could also help maintain brain volume and fight cognitive decline.

Among the most common medications taken for pain and inflammation are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. But could they have unintended consequences for the heart?

For some people, smoking and drinking go hand-in-hand. Those habits, however, may affect individuals’ ability to stand up or keep from falling down.

Women with breast cancer often receive radiation treatments and chemotherapy to fight their disease. In some women, those treatments might bring long-term health effects that aren’t so desirable.

Some people with high blood pressure seem resistant to treatment. They may be prescribed additional medications or undergo special procedures. In many cases, they just might not be taking their pills properly.

Not all of the long-term impacts of fertility treatment are clear. But researchers have found reassuring evidence for those hoping to have a baby using such treatments.

Traveling can expose people to new cultures and sights, but sometimes it can also expose people to diseases not typically seen at home. This is expected to be the case for one US patient.

There are few things more difficult than grieving for the loss of a loved one. A new study shows that this loss may, quite literally, increase the risk for a broken heart.

Passing up a sweet treat can take willpower, but a new study suggests it’s for the best, as consuming extra sugar calories may be bad for your heart.