Fitness Expert Spencer Shilstone says try the Rockport Walk Test: walk 1 mile fast, record time and heart rate, then use the formula to calculate.

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Researchers have discovered they can consistently measure reptiles' pulse rate in an easy-to-reach spot on the back of the head, and that pulse rate corresponds to the heart rate in healthy reptiles.

Another myth is that only older adults should regularly monitor their pulses because they're at higher risk for heart ...

M odern smart watches can measure an array of health indicators. Step counts and heart rates sit at the simpler end, while ...

Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially ...

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This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and ...

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Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give ...