Middle-aged folks who don't exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased ...

Exercise is one of the best things we can do for a healthy heart. Yet research shows that endurance athletes have up to a four times higher risk of atrial fibrillation (an irregular or fast heartbeat) ...

Contrary to old beliefs, a new study suggests daily coffee might help manage irregular heart rhythms like AFib. Researchers ...

Atrial premature complexes (APCs) are a type of irregular heartbeat that originates in the atria. APCs cause premature heartbeats to occur. Depending on the cause, people may not require treatment.

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

Too much alcohol causes damage to your heart, even if you are young and fit, say the authors of a new study that adds yet another reason to keep drinking to a minimum. Arrhythmia, or an irregular ...

SAN ANTONIO — Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats abnormally, and can be life-threatening. In today's Healthy SA, we find out that the condition is being seen by physicians more ...

There’s a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks. The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers’ risk of ...

The risk of developing an irregular heartbeat increases after menopause. New research finds that stress and insomnia may play a role. Having an irregular heartbeat raises the risk of developing a slew ...

Add another post-COVID hazard to the list: Research suggests having the illness could raise risks for dangerous irregular heart beats. According to Swedish researchers, the odds a person might develop ...

An arrhythmia is a heart rhythm that is irregular, too fast, or too slow. Transient idiopathic arrhythmia is a type of temporary irregular heart rhythm that does not have a cause doctors can identify.