A good resting heart rate depends on your age, gender, level of physical fitness, and overall lifestyle. Here's what you need ...

From Apple Watches to Fitbits to treadmills, there are more ways than ever for people to keep up with their vitals. So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate ...

The CDC reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the US. That's why it's essential to make sure your heart is healthy.

Bradycardia, a slow resting heart rate, is healthy for elite athletes — but it can be dangerous if not caused by exercise ...

Your heart rate measures the number of times your heart performs beats in one minute. A normal heart rate at rest should fall ...

Can you determine if you have a heart blockage without any medical tests or X-rays? Here's what Dr Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon, said.

February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on your cardiovascular well-being and take steps to protect your heart. You can help prevent heart disease by managing factors like diet, exercise and ...

You (probably) know how old you are. But do you know the functional age of your heart? That number isn't quite as simple as counting the number of birthdays you've had. 🩺 SIGN UP for tips to stay ...

If you see your heartbeats per minute climbing on your smart watch or feel your heart pounding, you might be wondering how to lower your heart rate while running. Understanding heart rate zones can ...

"Blood pressure should be screened starting at age 18, with follow-ups every three to five years if normal, or annually if elevated,” he says. “Cholesterol testing should start by age 20 if risk ...