Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Measuring your heart rate at home is easy without needing devices, but they are available. Some are more accurate than others.Typically, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...

THAN 13% FROM LAST YEAR. YOUR HEART RATE CAN TELL YOU SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. OUR KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH, SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT WHY IT MATTERS. YOUR HEART RATE IS HOW MANY ...

Smart watches offer real-time heart rate tracking, but not every alert needs panic. Cardiologist explains the difference ...

Understanding our body’s target heart rate zones and how they change as we age is crucial for getting the most out of our workouts. If your goal is to burn fat, for example, you’ll want to stay in ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains how to slow down a racing heart in times of stress.

Tracking key heart health metrics every day helps you understand how your lifestyle affects your cardiovascular system and empowers you to take proactive steps toward better heart health. Heart ...