Even though I prefer not to train and coach by heart rate, I have found that using these numbers—specifically resting heart rate values—can be a great tool for assessing recovery and how the body is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can now use your Pixel phone can to check your pulse and respiratory rate without using a third-party app or fitness device. Until now, if Android users wanted to check their heart rate or ...