In this era of fitness trackers, we have easy access to our heart rate at any given moment. Every so often, a number catches your eye as it flashes on your Garmin or Apple Watch while you're sitting ...

Many parents know that their own pulse or heart rate should be within about 60 to 100 beats per minute. Your child, however, may have a higher pulse rate, depending on their age. Because heart rate ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final story in a weekly series focusing on cardiovascular health published in February, American Heart Month. WARREN — It was a Friday afternoon when Barbara Busko began to ...

If you live with serious heart disease, the rhythm of your heart is something you think about a lot. After all, a shock from a defibrillator to combat arrhythmia can feel like a kick in the chest - a ...

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A normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM), but it can vary by person. A heart rate slower than 60 BPM can be a sign of anything from a high fitness level to hypothyroidism. A ...

Many people have experienced the strange sensation of hearing their heartbeat while lying in bed. For some, this rhythmic sound is a source of curiosity, while for others, it raises concerns about ...

2.5 billion. No, it's not how old the Earth is. It's the average amount of times the heart beats in a lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. A quick review on this important organ: The ...