For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year. That’s the key finding of a ...

Tightness or heaviness in the chest can result from various mental and physical health conditions, including stress, muscle strain, and lung complications. It can also be a sign of a heart attack.

Keith Diaz receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more ...