By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors’ ...

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 ...

Millions of people live with atrial fibrillation, a racing, uneven heartbeat that can leave you exhausted and scared. Yet it ...

Dr. Naccarelli answers the question: 'Heart Rhythm Meds Causing More Danger?' — -- Question: I have heard that the heart rhythm medicine that I am taking to keep my heart out of an abnormal heart ...

Dr. Maginot answers the question: 'Congenital Heart Disease & Rhythm Risks?' — -- Question: I have congenital heart disease and had major surgery before I was five years old. Am I likely to get ...

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 ...

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.

Magnesium helps to maintain a steady heart rate by controlling the electrical signals that trigger each beat. Supplements are unlikely to lower heart rate in most healthy people, although they may be ...