The Dorsetshire Gap, the target of this walk, is a junction of ancient trackways at a natural break in the high ridge between Nordon Hill and Nettlecombe Tout. The same routes still converge at ...

Slower gait speed, but not handgrip strength or muscle mass, is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular outcomes ...

Fat deposits in muscles can increase the risk of a heart emergency For every 1% increase in muscle fat, there’s a 7% increased risk of death, heart attack or heart failure This risk was ...

For every 1% increase in fatty muscle fraction, there was a 2% increase in the risk of CMD and a 7% increased risk of future serious heart disease, regardless of other known risk factors and body ...

Physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, regulates blood pressure and lowers cholesterol. Regular exercise also helps maintain a healthy weight which ensures healthy functioning of the heart.

Share on Pinterest Muscle fat may increase heart disease risk more than subcutaneous fat, a new study warns. Image credit: Hispanolistic/Getty Images. Heart disease is the number one killer in the ...

Scientists have developed lab-grown patches composed of beating heart muscle to aid patients with advanced heart failure. Tested successfully on animals and humans, the patches, made from donor ...

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...

A recent study found that the fat stored in muscles can damage blood vessels. This can increase the risk of hospitalisation or death due to heart disease, regardless of body mass index (BMI).

New research uncovers how fat hidden in your muscles could be a silent threat to your heart, offering a fresh perspective on cardiovascular risk beyond the scale. Study: Skeletal muscle adiposity ...