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 ...

Dr Augustine says that people with a low resting heart rate who feel dizzy or faint should seek medical attention, too.

“At a cardiac arrest, the first procedure is to take your own pulse first.” —The House of God by Samuel Shem That famous line told to med students is both obvious and true. It’s a reminder that in ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...