A normal resting heart rate is anywhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute, according to the Mayo Clinic. But during a heart attack, that rate is altered due to disrupted blood flow. An abnormal ...

It's healthy to know your numbers. Learn about resting and maximum heart rates, exercise targets, and when to consult a ...

The U.S. heart attack mortality rate has dropped by 89% in the past 50 years, according to data published June 25 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. At the same time, death rates from ...

A heart attack is often the first symptom of heart disease. Aug. 8, 2009 — -- A sudden heart attack Thursday claimed the life of writer and director John Hughes, whose iconic, teen-driven films ...

The rhythm of a healthy heart may seem steady, but underneath that regular thump lies a rich, ever-changing pattern. These beat-to-beat changes, known as heart rate variability, or HRV, reveal much ...

Heart attack deaths have plummeted in recent years — but other types of cardiovascular disease still pose a major threat. A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that overall heart ...

You might love the motivating tempo for workouts or the cadent call for calm that a smartwatch heart rate monitor provides. But when it’s time for an upgrade, what ...

Heart attacks spike in the winter, which may surprise people who associate heart issues with the long, hot days of summer.