Healthy Living

Taking Your Pulse at Your Wrist

Choose a preferred language


Step-by-Step:

4 steps to taking your pulse at the wrist.

Online Medical Reviewer: Lu Cunningham RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Steven Kang MD

Date Last Reviewed: 01/01/2025

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Related Articles
Read article
Wellness
Finding Your Ideal Weight

Before you decide that you won't be happy until you get down to a certain number of pounds, consider your age, gender, and current weight.

Read article
Wellness
Weight Management: Exercise and Activity

Studies show that people who exercise are the most likely to lose weight and keep it off. Exercise burns calories. It helps build muscle to make your body stronger. Make exercise part of your weight-management plan.

Read article
Wellness
Gender Identity: Social Transitioning

Social transitioning is a way that some trans people choose to live openly as the gender they self-identify with.

Read article
Wellness
Work and Stress: Safeguarding Your Well-Being

When stress becomes a daily companion, it can lead to burnout—a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. Learn how to safeguard your well-being.