Your heart rate can provide valuable clues to help you stay well. Here’s what docs want you to know.

Ever had that moment where it feels like your heart skips a beat? This might occur after a stressful day, a burst of exciting news, meeting someone new or even drinking your morning coffee. And ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors’ ...

Smartwatches may play a key role in spotting heart rhythm problems. A study by Amsterdam UMC, in partnership with Cardiologie ...

Dr. Richard Page answers the question: 'What Causes Defibrillator To Fire?' — -- Question: What kind of heart rhythm problems will cause my defibrillator to fire? Answer: Your defibrillator is ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

Using computers to make a digital replica of the heart -- a digital heart twin -- can successfully identify problem areas deep in the heart muscle of people with a serious heart rhythm disorder, a new ...

Heart racing suddenly during workouts or daily activity? Doctors explain supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), its symptoms, causes, and when to seek help.

Heart palpitations are noticeable changes in the way the heart beats. They are often caused by arrhythmias that are not life-threatening. To diagnose heart problems causing palpitations, a ...

Millions of people live with atrial fibrillation, a racing, uneven heartbeat that can leave you exhausted and scared. Yet it ...

Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart—it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research which could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems.