A resting heart rate is the simplest way to gauge your overall health. Here’s what you should know about its normal range, ...

What we physicians tell patients should be based on evidence, but that doesn’t always happen. A good example is when patients ask what their pulse rate should be and we tell patients between 60 and ...

A child's normal heart rate varies by age and size, with babies typically having higher rates than older children. It’s important for parents to know how to check their child's pulse to recognize when ...

Another myth is that only older adults should regularly monitor their pulses because they're at higher risk for heart problems. However, cardiovascular health is important for people of all ages, ...

Your pulse and blood pressure work together as vital indicators of heart health, though they measure different things. While blood pressure shows how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, your ...