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New research suggests calculating your Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) with smartwatch data could be a more accurate indicator of your heart health. DHRPS measures the heart’s efficiency and is ...

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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 ...

Whether brought on by stress, physical activity, or an extra cup of joe in the morning, most of us have all felt our heart rate quicken at one time or another. However, a lower resting heart rate ...