A resting heart rate is the simplest way to gauge your overall health. Here’s what you should know about its normal range, why it matters so much, and how you can check it if you don’t have a fitness ...

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 ...

These are the five Apple Watch settings you should change right now for more accurate heart rate tracking.

If you're curious about your heart health, there are quick tests you can perform at home -- no equipment required.

Smartwatches didn't launch with the first Apple Watch in 2015. The Seiko Ruputer—introduced in 1998—is generally considered the first of its kind. However, today's devices are truly next-level ...

You can even go a step further and add these customized ranges to your Strava account so everything is in sync. (On the ...

Your heart's data, decoded—track trends, spot issues early, and stay one step ahead. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightpoint introduces Check Heart Rate Now, a ...

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 ...

In addition to the effects on red blood cells, endurance exercise leads to other mechanisms that help the heart become stronger and more efficient, therefore lowering resting heart rate, says Tamanna ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Did you know you can ...