Tachycardia, a heart rate of 100 beats per minute or more, can occur when you exercise, feel stressed, or consume too much caffeine. But it could also mean your heart rhythm is wrong or indicate some underlying cardiac issue. Deciding if you need to go to the hospital for a fast heartbeat depends on your […]
Is Heart Rate Under 60 Normal?
When your heart rate dips below 60 beats per minute, it’s called Bradycardia (40-60bpm). It is often perfectly fine, especially when you’re catching some Z’s or if you are fit as a fiddle. You don’t need much oxygen and energy during sleep, so your heart does not work as hard. And if you exercise regularly […]