What is the Heart?

One of the definitions of the word heart in Webster’s dictionary is: “a muscular organ that receives blood from the veins and pumps it through the arteries to oxygenate the body.” And I would like to add that what gets oxygenated are the atoms that make up the body. Medical and scientific research is finally…

The Amazing Heart

“There’s nothing more inspiring than the complexity and beauty of the human heart.” Cynthia Hand When I put my hand on my chest, I can feel my heartbeat. But I never really pondered the mechanism of the human heart. Here are some fascinating facts: The heart begins to beat four weeks after conception. The heart…