That rhythmic thump beneath your fingertips isn’t just proof you’re alive—it’s a sophisticated early warning system broadcasting critical messages about what’s happening inside your blood vessels.

“Rhythm is sound in motion. It is related to the pulse, the heartbeat, the way we breathe. It rises and falls. It takes us into ourselves; it takes us out of ourselves.” —Edward Hirsh Rhythm. It is ...

When recording your heartbeat, look out for skipped beats, extra beats, or long pauses between beats, that can feel like fluttering, racing or pounding in the chest. These are often signs of premature ...