When you sit quietly for a moment listening to your heart pump blood through your body, do you think about blood vessels as a firehose drenching your organs and brain with red blood cells full of ...

As cardiovascular research continues to evolve, new ways of understanding circulation are expanding how clinicians think ...

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

Persistently cold feet may signal high cholesterol and peripheral artery disease (PAD), a “silent killer” linked to poor ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

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

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. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used. Excess blood cell production in ...

Poor circulation in the legs affects millions of people worldwide, causing uncomfortable symptoms like cramping, swelling, numbness, and fatigue. While many factors contribute to circulation problems, ...