A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

During a nuclear stress test, you’ll be injected with a radioactive dye called a tracer. Some of this tracer will remain in your system for a time after the test. A nuclear stress test is a type of ...

If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test. And the process is a bit different than you might expect. A ...

Dr. Harlan Krumholz answers the question: 'Stress Test Without Exercising?' — -- Question: What if I can't exercise? How can a stress test be done without exercising? Answer: Some people who are ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...