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 ...

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

A resting heart rate is the simplest way to gauge your overall health. Here’s what you should know about its normal range, ...

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 ...

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 ...

To live is to have a heartbeat, which is why it makes sense for us living things to have a good understanding of our ticker. It’s well-known science that our hearts beat faster when we exercise and ...

Fitness trackers and smart watches are widely popular wearable devices that measure several types of health metrics, including step count, calories burned, sleep quality, Vo2 max and heart rate.

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. May 9, 2025 Add as a ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...

It depends, of course. But on what exactly? Running coach Matt Fitzgerald explains a simple process of finding your ideal heart rate.