Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

Your pulse and blood pressure work together as vital indicators of heart health, though they measure different things. While blood pressure shows how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, your ...

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 ...

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 ...

That subtle thumping you feel in your wrist or neck is more than just the rhythm of life; it's a vital sign that can offer valuable insights into your heart health. Your resting heart rate (RHR), ...

AirPods Pro 3 introduce a powerful health feature not found in their predecessor: heart rate sensing. Here’s how to use it.

To live is to have a heartbeat, which is why it makes sense for us living things to have a good understanding of our ticker. It’s well-known science that our hearts beat faster when we exercise and ...

The heart rate zone formula is flawed, especially for women. Here's how to rethink your training. These days, everyone from ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why a lower resting heart rate can be a good sign of heart health and how to improve this vital sign. Resting heart rate — the number of ...

Running in zone 2, by definition, should feel easy. And that’s a good thing, considering zone 2 runs make up the majority of any good training plan. These easy efforts serve as the building blocks for ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...