To manage stress, seek mental health support, whether that’s from family and friends, or a therapist, says Dr. Naidu.

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THAN 13% FROM LAST YEAR. YOUR HEART RATE CAN TELL YOU SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. OUR KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH, SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT WHY IT MATTERS. YOUR HEART RATE IS HOW MANY ...

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AirPods Pro 3 introduce a powerful health feature not found in their predecessor: heart rate sensing. Here’s how to use it.

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