Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

White blood cells help your body fight inflammation and infections. A high or low white blood cell count may be associated with a number of short-term or long-term health conditions. White blood cells ...

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Its primary function is to transport nutrients and oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body and to carry deoxygenated blood ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a study published in the American Society of Hematology's journal Blood Red ...

Learn more about the impact ultramarathon running has on red blood cells and how it may do more harm than good for the body.

We’ve all been there. You walk out of the office after a long workday, look out over a sea of cars, and wonder, “Now where the heck did I park?” When you’re young, remembering comes easy. “Oh, yeah,” ...

Performing certain exercises can help to improve blood circulation in the body. These exercises engage the muscles which act ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults receiving CagriSema in REDEFINE 1 had significant reductions in blood pressure at 20 weeks that were ...

A simple cocoa-based intervention taken just before long periods of sitting can help preserve blood vessel function in both the arms and the legs. This highlights a practical nutritional strategy to ...