Healthy hearts are adaptable, and heartbeats exhibit complex variation as they adjust to tiny changes in the body and environment. Mass General Brigham researchers have applied a new way to measure ...

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

Oura reports that heart rate variability (HRV) measures the variation in heartbeat timing, reflecting stress levels and recovery. Higher HRV indicates well-being, while lower HRV signals stress.

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The researchers are calling this new stat your "daily heart rate per step" or "DHRPS," and it’s a helpful ...

When the first Apple Watch made its global debut, Apple said it was a product that would enrich people's lives and encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, thanks in part to a heart rate sensor ...

Researchers at Google say they used existing noise-canceling headphones to get pulse readings by updating their software. Researchers at Google say they used existing noise-canceling headphones to get ...

When it comes to tracking your heart rate, nothing beats using equipment designed for such a purpose, such as chest strap heart rate monitors or electrocardiograms. However, if you're looking for an ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jason Sawyer, Bryant University (THE CONVERSATION) Aerobic exercise like jogging, ...