A racing heart is usually a sign of agitation or excitement. But if it's not unusual for your heart to beat too fast or to skip a beat, it might be worth having it checked out by a doctor. In order 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 ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your body, including how well adapted it is to running, how hard you're working during a training session, and how well you're recovering afterwards. There are ...

The apical pulse (or precordial impulse) originates from the bottom of the heart and is felt on the outer left chest wall just under the nipple. The apical pulse can provide information about heart ...

When it comes to heart health, we often hear of the word Arrhythmia. In simple words, an Arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat rhythm, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratic. (feels like a ...

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 ...

What we physicians tell patients should be based on evidence, but that doesn’t always happen. A good example is when patients ask what their pulse rate should be and we tell patients between 60 and ...