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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 11 > Are you running out of heartbeats?

Are you running out of heartbeats?

A low heart rate when at rest can improve longevity, research shows

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
June 11, 2009

In the time it takes you to read this sentence, your heart probably will beat three to five times. If you’re an overweight couch potato, maybe six to eight times. If you’re Lance Armstrong, maybe twice.

Research has shown that as your fitness improves, your heart rate will....

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