Q: I just read the study about the resting heart rate in women being a determining factor in heart disease. I have a high resting heart rate. I am exercising a lot these days but am still overweight. Aside from exercise and good diet, what other methods help to lower the resting heart rate?
A: A high resting heart rate is a risk factor for heart disease in both sexes. Average resting heart rate is 70 beats per minute in men and 75 beats per minute in women. Ways to lower your heart rate include regular exercise, maintaining a normal weight, and controlling stress and anxiety. Keep in mind that all exercise isn’t the same. To help protect your heart, it is important to reach your target heart rate during exercise. For a website showing target heart rates for women click here.
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