2.5 billion. No, it's not how old the Earth is. It's the average amount of times the heart beats in a lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. A quick review on this important organ: The ...

You track your VO2 max and working heart rate, but this underrated biometric may tell you more about your heart and long-term ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. As you grow older, your health issues can increase, and ...

A high pulse with low blood pressure (BP) can happen after standing up or due to a medical condition—like congestive heart failure. Low blood pressure—also called hypotension—may not be a medical ...

A dangerous heart rate is when your heart is beating too slowly (bradycardia) or too quickly (tachycardia). An adult’s heartbeat is too slow once it's less than 60 bpm, and too fast once it's more ...

Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why a lower resting heart rate can be a good sign of heart health and how to improve this vital sign. Resting heart rate — the number of ...