Radar can watch heartbeats without touching the body, but walls & moving objects can hide signals. A methods make tracking more accurate.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 18, 2025 Add ...

The best heart rate monitors will track your heart rate comfortably, consistently and accurately ...

Sleek, high-tech wristbands are extremely popular these days, promising to measure heart rate, steps taken during the day, sleep, calories burned and even stress. And, increasingly, patients are ...

*Most of us understand the importance of regular blood pressure tests, and there’s a quick 30-second test you can perform at home to help assess your heart health and potentially identify health ...

According to a study published online in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, fitness activity trackers measure heart rates precisely but not the number of calories burned. Credit: SFIO ...

Imagine checking your heart rate without strapping on a smartwatch or chest monitor. This future might not be far off. Engineers at the University of California-Santa Cruz developed a system that uses ...

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

A new report says that Apple's aim to add a camera to the AirPods is to power Apple Intelligence features, and that the device is due to gain many more health features. The idea of AirPods with ...