Whether due to stress or an intense cardio workout, most of us have felt our heart racing from time to time. A rise in your heart rate can be perfectly normal given outside circumstances. However, ...

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A normal resting heart rate is anywhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute, according to the Mayo Clinic. But during a heart attack, that rate is altered due to disrupted blood flow. An abnormal ...

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Average heart rates vary widely. During stress, the body releases hormones that trigger a “fight or flight” response. A person’s heart rate may increase and exceed 100 beats per minute (bpm).