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Undoubtedly, your heart stands as one of the paramount organs within your body—a true cornerstone of overall well-being.

At the heart of its purpose lies the vital task of propelling oxygen-rich blood throughout your entire body. This circulation, driven by your heart's ceaseless rhythm, serves as the lifeline that sustains every nook and cranny of your being.

The essence of safeguarding your heart resonates in embracing a wholesome lifestyle, a principle that transcends age. This practice, fortified by regular health screenings, stands as a bulwark against heart disease and diminishes the specter of heart attacks and strokes.

Enrich your understanding of this remarkable organ, the heart, and grasp the significance of nurturing it. The care you invest today weaves a tapestry of benefits that resonate far into the future, underpinning not only the longevity of your life but the vibrancy of every moment you embrace.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is your armor against heart disease and heart attacks, as it maintains optimal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

Pairing this lifestyle with essential Health Screenings at Bumrungrad International Hospital fortifies prevention. Through regular screenings, hidden risks are unveiled early, enabling timely action and holistic care. In a nutshell, choose health, choose prevention, and let Bumrungrad International Hospital be your partner in nurturing overall well-being.

A normal heart rate pertains to your resting heart rate—the rate your heart beats while you're at rest. Medically, it's described as the minimal blood pumping required when you're not engaged in physical activity. This resting heart rate signifies how efficiently your heart circulates the minimum amount of blood necessary for your daily routines. 

During exercise, your heart's efforts intensify as it propels more oxygen-rich blood to your muscles. This physiological response facilitates enhanced muscle function. With consistent exercise, your heart undergoes adaptations to accommodate this heightened demand for blood flow. This adaptation is manifested in the growth of the left side of your heart.

The outcome of this transformation is an amplified capacity of your heart to dispense more blood with each heartbeat, even during moments of rest. Consequently, individuals who engage in regular physical activity exhibit a lower resting heart rate. This lower rate is a testament to the efficiency of their heart—the necessity for fewer beats to fulfill the requisite blood volume.

In essence, a sporty individual's heart functions as a well-oiled machine, conserving energy by minimizing beats while optimizing the delivery of vital oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

Normal resting heart rates

75 – 115 bpm
Children (aged 5 – 6)

60 – 100 bpm
Older children and adults (aged 10 and above)

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