Mass General Investigators Dig Deeper into the Science of Sleep
Three recent studies from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital that look at the connections between sleep and health.
Cardiac Psychiatry: Exploring Connections Between the Head and the Heart
Cardiac psychiatry, also called behavioral cardiology, explores the connections between mental health, behavior and medical health.
Heart Health Month 2019: Spotlighting Mass General’s Heart Researchers (Part 3)
Part 3 marks the last of our Heart Month researcher spotlight series, and we hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the work being in the name of heart health.
Heart Health Month 2019: Spotlighting Mass General’s Heart Researchers (Part 2)
Learn more about the latest research in cardiology from some of Mass General’s leading heart health specialists.
Heart Health Month 2019: Spotlighting Mass General’s Heart Researchers (Part 1)
Since every February is dedicated to heart health awareness, we reached out to some of our cardiology researchers to learn more about what they’re working on.
Research Finds Daily Exercise Can Make for Healthier, Younger Hearts
Researchers have identified a cellular level link between exercise and healthy hearts that strengthens the case for physical activity.
New Research Explores Link Between Mind-Body Techniques and Blood Pressure
A new study published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Mass General, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has found a possible explanation for why performing activities such as yoga and meditation can help patients reduce their high blood pressure without medication.
Macrophages Found to be the Source of a Ripple Effect in the Development of a Life-Threatening Heart Condition
The cells cause a series of responses in the heart that can compromise the organ’s ability to provide oxygenated blood to the body.
What’s Next for Cardiac Research and Clinical Care?
The American Heart Association hosted its annual Scientific Sessions in November. This week-long event provided an opportunity for clinicians, basic scientists, and researchers to discuss what’s new and what’s next for cardiac research and clinical care. Here’s what Massachusetts General Hospital researchers and cardiologists found most interesting from this year’s sessions
Using Zebrafish Models to Study Cardiovascular Disease
Maryline Abrial, PhD, is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Burns Lab at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. She took part in a science communication internship at the Mass General Research Institute this fall. She wrote this first-person account of her life as a researcher as part of her internship. Background and
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