A pulse oximeter is a device that clips on your finger, toe, or earlobe to measure blood oxygen saturation. Here's how it works and how to read it.

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your heart beat.

A peak flow meter is a handheld device that measures airflow rate and can help those with respiratory conditions like asthma monitor their condition.

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By simplifying the numbers I tracked midrace, I felt less anxious, more focused, and actually enjoyed running more.

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A new Apple Watch feature passively analyzes optical heart sensor data during waking hours to flag 'possible hypertension' ...

Wi-Fi signals today primarily transmit data. But these signals can also be used for other innovative purposes. For instance, one California-based team has proposed using ambient Wi-Fi signals to ...

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Engineers are in the early stages of harnessing Wi-Fi as a way to monitor heart rates, but don't expect to use your home ...

Ounce of Prevention is a weekly column which presents recommendations for preventative services derived from The United ...