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 ...

*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 beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as steady as a precision clock – nor would you ...

The easiest way to measure heart rate is to find your pulse and count the number of pulses felt over the course of one minute. In adults, the best places to feel for a pulse are large arteries that ...

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

When it comes to tracking your heart rate, nothing beats using equipment designed for such a purpose, such as chest strap heart rate monitors or electrocardiograms. However, if you're looking for an ...

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This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your ...