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Resting heart rate details revealed, as well as what the numbers mean for health
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- Resting heart rate, the number of heartbeats per minute while awake and calm, typically ranges from 60 to 100 for adults, with lower rates often indicating better fitness.
- Factors such as age, physical activity, sleep, stress, and certain health conditions can influence resting heart rate, and consistently high or low rates may signal health issues requiring medical attention.
- Measuring resting heart rate is best done in the morning by checking the pulse on the wrist or neck, and wearable devices can also track it, though they may not always be accurate.
- To lower a high resting heart rate, experts recommend regular vigorous exercise, stress management techniques like meditation, adequate sleep, and avoiding harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol.
- Cardiologists emphasize focusing on heart rate patterns over time rather than a single number, and advise consulting a doctor if the resting heart rate remains consistently above 100 despite lifestyle changes.
