Many people like to lie down when they’re full after a big meal. Eating and lying down each cause a slight, temporary decrease in blood pressure. The drop they cause can be stark enough to trigger ...

Explore the link between menopause and heart palpitations, potential health risks, and when to consult a doctor.

Do you ever have your heart suddenly pound, race, or feel like it skipped a beat out of nowhere? I remember the first time it happened to me, during a stressful work deadline, that flutter in my chest ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I’m a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a heart attack or stroke? -- B.G. ANSWER: Palpitations ...

The beat of your heart can tell you a lot. It may race on your way to a first date. It can speed up when you’re too stressed or have had too much coffee. Or maybe it slows down during a blissful visit ...

Everybody has natural rhythm. Call it your inner drummer--the heartbeat keeps time for the rest of the body. But what happens if your beat's too fast or slow? In medical terms, that's called cardiac ...