You can also take the " talk test " if you're unable to monitor your heart rate. As per this test, while performing zone 2 ...

Traditionally, high cholesterol was considered the primary risk factor for CVD. However, research now highlights the central ...

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease.

There’s no better time than now to start thinking about heart health. Whether you have a family history of heart disease or ...

Is your heart older than the rest of your body? This online tool can give you an insight into your cardiovascular health.

Coronary artery calcium tests are one the newer tools doctors can use to predict a person's chances of developing ...

An Exeter Hospital hand surgeon's work is connecting carpal tunnel syndrome to a rare, life-threatening heart condition— and ...

The Need for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Cardiopulmonary exercise tests are crucial in evaluating the heart and lung function of individuals engaged in intense physical activity. The tests ...

A patient who, despite risk factors or comorbidities, can get on a treadmill faces low mortality risk. But the reverse is also true.

St. Luke’s University Health Network has become the first in the Lehigh Valley to use a new, non-invasive diagnostic option ...

"Educating the public about these options not only empowers individuals to seek timely medical advice but also helps reduce ...

When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can run or how many push-ups you can do. Or maybe you ...