A heart rhythm specialist explains how electrical signals keep the heart beating—and how wearables are helping detect ...

Walking at a brisker pace could slash the risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a study. The findings “suggest brisk walking may be a safe and effective exercise to reduce arrhythmia”, which ...

A new do-it-yourself heart monitor, the ePatch by Philips, is being given to patients on the NHS to help diagnose heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional monitoring which requires specialist setup and ...

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 ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

Heart disease symptoms a cardiologist monitors in her own body include chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent ...

Wearable health devices such as smartwatches and bands are more than fitness trackers. Many also can monitor your cardiovascular health. Some wearables can highlight problems such as irregular heart ...

Cardiovascular conditions cause around 170,000 deaths each year - an average of one every three minutes ...

Dr. Naccarelli answers the question: 'What Is Flecainide, How Does It Work?' — -- Question: I have been placed on an antiarrhythmic drug called flecainide for my heart rhythm problem. How does it ...

Dimming the lights and avoiding food in the three hours before going to bed can have a positive effect on blood pressure, heart rhythms and blood-sugar control in adults at risk of heart disease, a ...