Cristina Caro has been a registered dietitian since 2001 and since her early work in pediatrics, her kids are now “big kids,” she says, laughing. “They’re all grown up,” but some of them still want ...

Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

A racing heart is usually a sign of agitation or excitement. But if it's not unusual for your heart to beat too fast or to skip a beat, it might be worth having it checked out by a doctor. In order to ...

Your popliteal pulse is one of several places on your body where you can easily check your heart rate. The location of the popliteal pulse is the soft spots behind your knees. ‌Your popliteal pulse ...

Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The apical pulse is ...

Jill Gossett has advice about pulse-taking that she’d like you to take to heart. Gossett is coordinator of community health and wellness at Fremont Area Medical Center. Since May is Stroke Awareness ...