The average healthy person has a resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute. The more athletic a person is, the lower his or her heart beat will be. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old female in relatively good health. My doctor is concerned that my heart rate is too slow, consistently in the 50s. I have worn a Holter monitor and had an ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A slow embryo heart rate could mean that mothers who have undergone in vitro fertilization are at increased risk for miscarriage, according to a report in the journal ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old male who has enjoyed running on a regular basis for most of my life. I’m not an exercise fanatic by any means, usually running 4 miles three to four times per week.

Millions of people worldwide live with a pacemaker that regulates their heartbeat, but exactly what are these devices and how do they work? Pacemakers can save the lives of heart patients by ...

Reflex bradycardia is a reflexive response from the autonomic nervous system that causes the heart rate to slow. Triggers may include submerging in cold water or physical pressure on certain body ...

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 ...