A fast heartbeat can be caused by emotions like stress or anxiety. Dehydration, or drinking caffeine or other stimulants, can ...

SVT results in the heart beating at much faster rate than normal, and can be triggered by exercise, lack of sleep, ...

When I was 38 years old, I was working as an accounting consultant and in good health—or so I thought. But in October 2020, I started feeling off. It came as a surprise, considering I exercised, ate ...

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. Sometimes it beats faster and sometimes more slowly, depending on what you're doing and whether, for instance, you're all worked up about something. So ...

It's a common yet uncomfortable sensation when the heart beats rapidly for a second or two and then becomes normal. Whether it occurs when one is resting, after going up the stairs, or even while ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. However, some individuals may experience a standard heart rate without medication, depending on ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for ...

A few years ago I was out walk­ing with an older relative when she suddenly stopped and put her hands out for support. Her heart­beat had gone haywire, causing chest pains and making her feel ...

Weight management is beneficial to heart health, but losing weight too quickly may cause cardiac problems, such as arrhythmias. Researchers are still trying to learn more. Weight loss is a common ...