Heart rate zones are a measure of exercise intensity based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy.
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Heart rates that are too slow or too fast can sometimes be lethal. Medical implants can help the heart get its rhythm back.
Race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car, which puts tremendous strain on the heart.
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Imagine an NBA game played outdoors in August, with no substitutions and players wearing snowsuits, gloves and ski masks. Race car drivers routinely compete under similar conditions.
A raised heart rate can make you panic unnecessarily.
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Trying a new exercise routine? Strapping on a new wearable monitor? An expert in human physiology explains the ins and outs of your heart rate and why it’s a valuable number to understand.
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Researchers are looking for ways to determine who’s most at risk for dementia and also ways to detect it early. A scientist who has studied low blood pressure makes a case for a link between the two.
When trying to find a romantic match, we’re often overwhelmed with options.
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