Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in the brain’s stress signals.

Physical activity lowers risk of developing heart disease partly by reducing brain activity that gets triggered because of stress, new research has found.

But did you know your workouts also give your brain a major tune-up? A fascinating new study shows that physical activity can actually reduce stress-related brain signals, protecting your heart in the process.

A new study suggests that an experimental treatment could further lower triglycerides or 'bad' fats in the blood in people with high cardiovascular risk.