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 ...

It's healthy to know your numbers. Learn about resting and maximum heart rates, exercise targets, and when to consult a ...

Heart rate zones represent different percentages of your maximum heart rate. They can help guide the intensity and effectiveness of your workouts. The benefits of exercise are widespread and include ...

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 ...

That little number on your fitness tracker might be more important than you realize. Your resting heart rate isn’t just some random vital sign. It’s essentially a window into how efficiently your ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...

Magnesium helps to maintain a steady heart rate by controlling the electrical signals that trigger each beat. Supplements are unlikely to lower heart rate in most healthy people, although they may be ...

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 ...

Nearly everyone’s been faced with this decision at some point in their lives: Take the elevator or walk up the dreaded stairs? If you have a racing heart rate while climbing stairs and find yourself ...