The normal resting heart rate varies by age. In adults, any number between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered a good resting heart rate. Babies and young children have higher resting ...

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

If you own a wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely seen a category referring to your resting heart rate. As the name implies, it measures the number of times your heart beats per minute while you’re ...

A resting heart rate can be a good indicator of health. According to the Mayo Clinic, generally speaking, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular ...

You’re familiar with the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest, your blood pulsing through your veins with increasing ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

MRIs can be a powerful tool in assessing heart age, researchers have found. You may have already heard that your biological age—the rate at which you are physically aging—may differ from your actual ...

Heart attacks spike in winter, and they are becoming increasingly common among adults under 45. Mount Sinai cardiologist Evan S. Levine has 10 tips for preventing a heart attack before 60. Dr. Evan S.