Do you know your resting heart rate?
It’s a good thing to check once in a while, because having a heart that can’t slow down enough could indicate high blood pressure. According to a recent Norwegian study, keeping your resting heart rate at 70 beats per minute or less can reduce the risk of heart disease by almost 50%.
To check your resting heart rate you’ll need to relax. Find a watch with a second hand and find a pulse. Try for the inside of your wrist or the side of your neck. Count the beats of your heart for 10 seconds. Multiply that number by six and you’ve got your resting heart rate.
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