The heart is a complex organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It sits in the chest, slightly left of center, behind the breastbone, and between the lungs. A heart that is not healthy does not ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

It can happen anywhere—at a sunny café sipping your favorite drink, on your morning walk, winding down from a long day at work, or enjoying a night out with friends. Out of the blue, you notice ...

Millions of Americans experience chest pain every year. The American Heart Association (AHA) says that chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million emergency room visits annually in the United States ...

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, ...

From watches to chest straps, a heart rate monitor can optimize your workouts. Polar, Garmin, and Fitbit top our list. See what else we’re wearing to run, swim, cycle, and more. Heart rate monitors ...

Symptoms of a heart attack can appear a month or more in advance. Chest pain, sleep problems, and unusual fatigue are among the most commonly reported warning signs. Every year, about 805,000 people ...

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