(The Conversation) – Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as steady as a precision ...

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is not as steady as a precision clock — nor would you ...

These days, it may seem like there’s a million different data points that you’re supposed to keep track of—hello, steps, sleep, and recovery scores!—and it’s difficult to know which ones are worth ...

The rhythmic beating of your heart tells a more complex story than most realize. While standard health assessments typically focus on heart rate, the subtle variations between individual heartbeats ...

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in the time between two consecutive heartbeats over a specific period. Doctors may use HRV as an indicator for certain aspects of a person’s health, ...

New research links warmer nighttime temperatures to impaired heart recovery in older adults, highlighting a critical health ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...

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 ...