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 ...

A high resting heart rate indicates overactivity of the sympathetic nerve, which controls pulse rate. This excessive activity causes blood vessels to constrict, making it harder for blood sugar to ...

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.

If you own a wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely seen a category referring to your resting heart rate. As the name implies, it measures the number of times your heart beats per minute while you’re ...

Another myth is that only older adults should regularly monitor their pulses because they're at higher risk for heart problems. However, cardiovascular health is important for people of all ages, ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. February 4, 2009 (Washington, DC) — A high resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of MI or coronary death in females, a new ...

*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 ...

In this era of fitness trackers, we have easy access to our heart rate at any given moment. Every so often, a number catches ...

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 ...

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 ...