It depends, of course. But on what exactly? Running coach Matt Fitzgerald explains a simple process of finding your ideal heart rate.

It’s easy for the heart rate to rise quickly due to exercise, stress, anxiety, seeing the person you like or even hot weather. Getting your pulse to come down in the moment can be more challenging, ...

I can feel my heart beating quickly when I’m feeling anxious or stressed. What can I do about it? Is this normal? You can slow a rapid heart rate, caused by anxiety and even cardiac arrhythmias, using ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

From Apple Watches to Fitbits to treadmills, there are more ways than ever for people to keep up with their vitals. So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate ...