About a month after hunkering indoors after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I picked up some dumbbells and did a simple workout in my boyfriend’s parents’ living room, in true pandemic fashion.

From standing on your head and pressing on your eyeballs to breathing through a paper bag and chewing on a lemon, people will do just about anything to get rid of hiccups. The sudden, involuntary ...

Sudden heart flutters can feel scary, but they’re often harmless. A cardiologist explains why they happen and the signs that mean it’s time to pay attention.

When to see a doctor A person with mild chest pain can usually wait a few days to see a doctor. If the person has symptoms that do not improve within a few days, is an older adult or an infant, or has ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

Dehydration may lead to heart palpitations. Without enough fluids, the heart works harder to pump blood, causing an increased heart rate and irregular heartbeats. Heart palpitations from dehydration ...

Reena Caprario ate a healthy diet, exercised almost every day, maintained a good weight and felt well while doing cardio, so she never worried about the possibility of a heart attack. “Absolutely not.

New research shows that women may not realize their symptoms point to heart trouble, and that medical providers aren’t picking up on it either. By Anahad O’Connor Heart disease is the leading cause of ...

Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Key Takeaways If your chest hurts when you breathe deeply, it might be caused by a serious issue like a heart attack or pneumonia.Seek medical help immediately if ...