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Heartbeat Check — What Your Pulse Says About Your Health

  • November 15, 2024

Keeping an eye on your resting heart rate (RHR) can give you valuable insights into your heart health, especially as you age. Your RHR is the number of times your heart beats per minute while you’re at rest, and the American Heart Association (AHA) says a healthy range for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Many factors can influence this rate, including stress, physical activity, and medication. For example, athletes who have high cardiovascular fitness often have an RHR as...