There are many tools available to check your heart rate, but if you don’t have one, you can still obtain an accurate reading using your pulse and counting in your head or using a stopwatch or timer.

A few weeks back, we reported on a research group that figured out how to measure heartrate using perturbations in WiFi signals. [Nick Bild] was interested in this so-called “Pulse-Fi” ...

When it comes to tracking your heart rate, nothing beats using equipment designed for such a purpose, such as chest strap heart rate monitors or electrocardiograms. However, if you're looking for an ...

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. Here’s how to make sense of it. By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady ...

The easiest way to measure heart rate is to find your pulse and count the number of pulses felt over the course of one minute. In adults, the best places to feel for a pulse are large arteries that ...

A new app can use the camera in a smartphone to measure the user’s heart rate. The app uses the camera to track the miniscule changes in the face during each heartbeat. It also features several ...

Your resting heart rate can be a good sign of overall fitness, heart health, and longevity. A lower resting heart rate indicates your heart is stronger and more efficient. You can improve your resting ...

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 ...

A VO2 max test measures heart health and breaks down your ideal cardio zones for burning fat and building muscle.

Without the need for expensive or invasive devices, you can easily measure your heart rate at home with the help of your two fingers, which doctors say is the most accurate method to do so. Usually, ...