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 ...

The accumulation of fatty deposits inside arteries leads to their narrowing, which blocks blood flow to heart tissue, and ...

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

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN High blood pressure is the number one preventable risk factor for cardiovascular ...

A healthy heart is the key to a vibrant life, and small daily habits can make a big difference in keeping your cardiovascular system in top shape. From a quick stretch session to a relaxing bath or ...

Heart disease kills more people in the U.S. than any other cause of death — yet many Americans aren’t aware of one major genetic risk factor. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that can greatly ...

A simple String Test, popularized by Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley, assesses metabolic health by measuring waist-to-height ratio.

Dr. Peter Sassalos, cardiovascular surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, with a patient. (Children's Hospital of Michigan.) The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may ...

His heart doesn’t race, it crawls. An Englishman redefined “heart-stopping” after recording pulses as low as 22 beats per minute — which could shatter the Guinness World Record for the slowest heart ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am almost 96 and in good health. In June, I went to see my oncologist for my 10-year follow-up after a left breast mastectomy. The doctor noted that my heart rate was 48 bpm, and she ...

A senior neurologist debunks the myth of sudden heart attacks and strokes, revealing that 99% are preceded by four ...