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Resting Heart Rate, Exercise, and Risk of Dying

Resting Heart Rate, Exercise, and Risk of Dying

If you were to ask a health professional what a normal resting heart rate is they’d tell you between 60 and 100. Yet, having a heart rate at the upper end of this range has a surprising health risk. Find out what a high-normal heart rate says about health and longevity.

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Five quick tests to see how fast you're aging.

5 Quick Tests to See How Fast You’re Aging

Are you aging slowly or faster than you should? There isn’t a single test that will tell you what your chronological age is, but if you want a better idea, try these simple tests you can do at home to see where you stand. They’ll give you a rough idea of whether you’re doing the right thing from a lifestyle standpoint to slow down the aging process – and alert you to things you need to change.

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What Does Your Resting Heart Rate Say About Your Level of Health and Fitness?

What Does Your Resting Heart Rate Say About Your Level of Health and Fitness?

Your heart beats a certain number of beats per minute, corresponding to your resting heart rate. This value and another measure of physical fitness, your recovery heart rate, are indicators of how fit you are from a cardiovascular standpoint. They also may be a marker for future heart problems. Find out why it’s important to know your resting heart rate and how rapidly your heart recovers after a workout.

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