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 ...

Checking your heart rate is a great way to stay in tune with your body. Maybe you have a device that counts your heartbeats per minute for you (and many modern fitness trackers and smartwatches are ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why a lower resting heart rate can be a good sign of heart ...

It is very simple and easy to check your heart rate, which helps track not only your fitness levels but also manage any ongoing health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure. It also makes you ...

Several apps leverage the camera on your smartphone to measure your heart rate. One such method involves using the front-facing camera to detect subtle changes in skin color, which correlate with ...

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 ...