You’re familiar with the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest, your blood pulsing through your veins with increasing frequency when you’re scared, stressed, or sweating it out at the gym.

It may sound dramatic, but the rate at which your heart is beating plays a key role in how long you’re likely to live. According to expert cardiologists and academic researchers, resting heart rate ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A landmark national clinical trial is underway for patients with a high resting heart rate. A team at Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first to ...

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 ...

*Most of us understand the importance of regular blood pressure tests, and there’s a quick 30-second test you can perform at home to help assess your heart health and potentially identify health ...

Consistently high heart rate may signal dehydration or poor recovery. Resting heart rate indicates fitness; healthy ranges are 60–100 bpm, 40–50 for athletes. Consistently high or very low heart rates ...

Researchers affiliated with Aarhus University have discovered a unique change in a heart protein that explains how the tiny shrew can achieve a resting heart rate that is 10-17 times higher than that ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

Clear signs your heart is healthy: key body signals, vital tests, and essential metrics to know—a detailed guide to understanding your heart health. Your heart works around the clock, powering every ...