Our body is truly amazing, with two vital organs—the heart and the brain—working together seamlessly to keep us alive and healthy. The heart acts as a “pump,” tirelessly circulating blood through the vascular system, providing oxygen and nutrients to the brain, lungs, and other organs to function properly. Meanwhile, the brain serves as the command center,…

Standing on the edge of a precipice, losing your way in a dark forest, or running into a crush will quicken your pulse—a physical consequence of the anxiety you experience. New findings of a March 2023 study offer evidence of the reverse: A faster heart rate can generate anxiety. When researchers artificially boosted the heart…

A cup a day of beans, chickpeas, or lentils for three months may slow resting heart rate as much as exercising for 250 hours on a treadmill. The accumulated weight of evidence linking elevated resting heart rate to a shortened lifespan—even in apparently healthy individuals—makes a strong case for it to be considered in the…

We aren’t quite at the same level of technology as Tony Stark’s glasses in “Iron Man” that provide him access to his supercomputers, but these are still very cool and practical. Please don’t be tempted to use them while driving! (Courtesy of Vuzix) Right in Front of You Vuzix Blade Upgraded Smart Glasses $999.99 These glasses might…