Heart rate is one of the most powerful—and underestimated—indicators of your cardiovascular health. Understanding how it ...

It's healthy to know your numbers. Learn about resting and maximum heart rates, exercise targets, and when to consult a ...

If you own a wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely seen a category referring to your resting heart rate. As the name implies, it measures the number of times your heart beats per minute while you’re ...

You’re familiar with the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest, your blood pulsing through your veins with increasing frequency when you’re scared, stressed, or sweating it out at the gym.

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Key Takeaways A heart rate over 100 bpm or under 60 bpm at rest can be ...