Like many autoimmune diseases (when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissue), rheumatoid arthritis is associated with other health problems and can harm many parts of the body, including the heart.

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death but that doesn't mean all cases are fatal. However, patients with certain types of cardiac arrest may actually have higher mortality rates

Women may be getting an added boost of protection from heart disease. Natural hormones might explain why men have higher rates of heart disease yet post-menopausal women experience a spike in cardiovascular disease.

Heart scarring after a stroke or heart attack makes it tough for the body to pump blood. A new "shining" technique that uses low-level lasers and bone marrow stem cells may help restore heart function.

New findings may be enough to coax depressed individuals to seek treatment. Women who are depressed may be at an increased risk of having a stroke.

Technology has paved the way for stroke survivors to strengthen a weaker arm. Robot-assisted therapy may better aid stroke victims in regaining mobility.

Spice up your life with some Spice Girls music. They will get you moving and grooving again, which is similar to what spices can do for your health. Spices provide antioxidants which get your heart dancing once again.

A medication considered the standard for preventing stroke in heart arrhythmia patients may not be as effective as an anti-clotting drug that also boasts fewer side effects.

Irregular heartbeat isn't usually life-threatening. It is relatively easy to manage. However, those with the disorder may be at a heightened risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Taking a diagnostic blood test while hospitalized is a fairly routine process. Most don't think twice about them. But for heart attack patients, such tests could lead to hospital-acquired anemia.