Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you own a wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely seen a category referring to your resting heart rate. As the name implies, it ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

From Apple Watches to Fitbits to treadmills, there are more ways than ever for people to keep up with their vitals. So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate ...

Clear signs your heart is healthy: key body signals, vital tests, and essential metrics to know—a detailed guide to understanding your heart health. Your heart works around the clock, powering every ...

As you age, many aspects of your body shift, including your heart’s response to physical activity. One of the most important changes is how your heart rate behaves during exercise. Your maximum and ...

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 ...

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Lee Paxton hopes to change misconceptions of the disease after suffering a heart attack at work.