What should my heart rate be and what affects it?
July 9, 2018 by Anna Beale And Shane Nanayakkara, The Conversation
Humans have been aware of their heart rate for thousands of years. But knowing the meaning behind the beats isn't so simple.
Myriad factors affect our heart rate, including our age, medical conditions, medications, diet, and fitness level. Today, we're even more aware of our heart rate, thanks to devices such as smartwatches that can measure every beat during rest and exercise. So, what is normal?
How should we measure our heart rate?
Surprisingly, there are over twelve places you can feel your pulse. But there are two that are the easiest and most reliable – the radial artery, which runs along the inside of the forearm from the base of the thumb; and the carotid artery, which runs up the front of the neck two fingers to the side of the Adam's apple.
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