The resting heart rate of individuals varies significantly. Typical heart rate numbers usually fall anywhere between 60-80 beats per minute [bpm]. Generally, people with greater cardiovascular health have lower heart rates, but that is not always the case.
Resting heart rate usually increases with age. Although very high (above 101) or very low (below 50) resting heart rates may indicate something is wrong. An increase in your resting heart rate of 8 to 10 beats can indicate illness or overtraining. A decrease by 8 to 10 beats can also indicate overtraining. A good way to determine your fitness is to measure the rate at which your heart rate slows down after aerobic exercise. The faster your heart rate returns to its resting rate, the more fit you are. A drop of 20 bpm is normal for a fit person.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law, on Blood Pressure
50 million adults in the United States of America have high blood pressure, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. A person's blood pressure fluctuates with activity, stress and numerous other factors. The best time to measure blood pressure is first thing in the morning before performing any rigorous activity or drinking beverages containing caffeine such as tea or coffee.
Before you test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart. Blood pressure can fluctuate from day to day, but checking your blood pressure over the course of a week or two should give you a good indication of your baseline blood pressure.
Ideally, your blood pressure (systolic blood pressure at or above 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure at or above 90 mmHg) is associated with an increased risk of death and disability from heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease.
Nutrition plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure. The National High Blood pressure Education Program recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and that has limited saturated and total fat.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Before you test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart. Blood pressure can fluctuate from day to day, but checking your blood pressure over the course of a week or two should give you a good indication of your baseline blood pressure.
Ideally, your blood pressure (systolic blood pressure at or above 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure at or above 90 mmHg) is associated with an increased risk of death and disability from heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease.
Nutrition plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure. The National High Blood pressure Education Program recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and that has limited saturated and total fat.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
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