Our hearts beat around 100,000 times a day—and do so throughout our entire lives. They draw the energy for this from the ...

New knowledge about the very smallest muscle components, myosin and actin, can contribute to more effective treatment methods for heart and muscle diseases. Together with a research group from Canada, ...

The human heart, often described as the body's engine, is a remarkable organ that tirelessly beats to keep us alive. At the core of this vital organ, intricate processes occur when it contracts, where ...

Why do we lose our balance as we age? New research shows that Parkinson's and aging cause the brain to over-engage during balance recovery, leading to muscle stiffness and increased fall risk. Learn ...

Atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can lead to many serious health conditions and is a major cause of sudden cardiac death in people younger than 35. „The ...