To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in the time between two consecutive heartbeats over a specific period. Doctors may use HRV as an indicator for certain aspects of a person’s health, ...

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits ...

Dr. Wessler is a self-confessed health tracking enthusiast and has also participated in large-scale clinical trials that helped bring cardiac monitoring technology to market. Highlights Only ...

We know the beat of our heart varies over time, increasing with exertion and slowing with rest or meditation. But, stable as those variations may appear, they vary even within those intervals. Dr.

It may sound dramatic, but the rate at which your heart is beating plays a key role in how long you’re likely to live. According to expert cardiologists and academic researchers, resting heart rate ...

Heart rate variability typically decreases during stressful situations, although the heart rate increases. Managing stress levels can mean a more variable heart rate. Exercise and relaxation ...

Baseline heart rate variability is a critical predictor of response to transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, ...

For most people, it is. Your age and overall health help determine a healthy heart rate. Learn more about the causes and risks of a speedy pulse.