The faster the heartbeat, the shorter the life span? The average life expectancy is 9 years shorter! Medical advice: 8 things you must do
The speed of heartbeat may be the key to life expectancy? Dr. Huang Xuan, an expert in critical care medicine, pointed out in a social post that the relationship between heartbeat and life expectancy has always been an issue that the academic community is eager to clarify and discuss. Now, a recent study published in the journal “Scientific Reports” shows that there is indeed a correlation between heart rate and life expectancy.
The faster the heartbeat, the shorter the life span? Research results reveal: The average life expectancy may be reduced by 9 years
Dr. Huang Xuan explained that in the past, it was found in relatively long-lived animals such as tortoises that at 30°C on land (aerobic respiration), the heart rate of tortoises was 35.8±1.3 bpm (beats per minute). Compared with Human heart rates are slower. As for whether this theory is applicable to humans? A research team from France published a paper in “Scientific Reports”. The Paris study found that subjects with a resting heart rate (RHR) greater than 90 bpm had an average lifespan of 70.27 years; while those with a resting heart rate less than 60 bpm had an average lifespan of 70.27 years. 79.30 years old.
The Framingham study was divided by gender. The research team found that for every 10 beats of a man’s heartbeat, the risk of mortality increased by an average of 13%; for every 10 beats of a woman’s heartbeat, the risk of mortality increased by an average of 9%. Researchers also found that women live longer than men, on average about 5 years longer than men; and if compared with normal people’s heart rate, when the heartbeat increases by 10 beats, the risk of death increases by an average of 25%.
Dr. Huang Xuan added that previous studies on high-intensity exercise athletes also found that under high-load and high-intensity training, their myocardial contractility is higher than that of ordinary people, and their heartbeats may be lower than 60bpm. The reason may be that high-intensity athletes have stronger heart muscles that can pump more blood with each heart contraction, a condition now known as “increased stroke volume.” As a result, athletes have lower resting heart rates; this means that at rest, the heart can meet the body’s oxygen and nutrient needs even though it beats at a slower rate.
The key to cardiovascular health and longevity! Medical advice: Do these 8 things
Since there is indeed a connection between heart rate and life expectancy, what measures can help moderately slow down the heart rate and thereby promote overall health? Dr. Huang Xuan said that the following measures can help improve the heart’s mercury blood capacity and maintain cardiovascular health:
Get aerobic exercise. Regular aerobic exercise, such as jogging, swimming, cycling, etc., can help enhance heart function and lower the heart rate. It is recommended that you get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise each week to help keep your heart healthy.
Control your weight. Obesity is one of the common risk factors for many diseases, and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the burden on the heart, thereby lowering the heart rate and promoting cardiovascular health.
Relieve stress appropriately. Being under stress for a long time will increase your heart rate, so it is crucial to relieve stress through meditation, breathing exercises, yoga and other methods. In addition, socializing, exercising or contacting nature are also ways to relieve stress that are beneficial to physical, mental and spiritual health.
Quit smoking and alcohol addiction. Smoking and excessive drinking can make the heart beat faster, which can damage heart health in the long run. It is recommended that smokers and alcoholics quit these two bad habits as soon as possible to improve cardiovascular health and reduce heart rate.
Healthy eating habits. Consuming a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats (such as olive oil, nuts, etc.) can effectively lower blood pressure and heart rate and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Get enough sleep . Getting enough sleep is essential for heart health. The sympathetic nerves of sleep-deprived people are in a state of excitation for a long time, causing the heart rate to remain high. The recommended sleep time for adults should remain between 7-9 hours.
Caffeine should be used in moderation. Try to avoid excessive intake of caffeine in daily life, otherwise it will cause the heart rate to be too fast, especially drinks containing excessive caffeine (such as energy drinks), which are more likely to accelerate the heartbeat and damage the cardiovascular system. However, moderate consumption of sugar-free tea, coffee and other beverages may have a protective effect on cardiovascular disease in the long run.
Monitor your heartbeat regularly. By regularly monitoring your heartbeat, you can understand your health status and help you detect heart abnormalities early and take medical measures. It is recommended that you use wearable devices such as smart watches to get a preliminary understanding of your own heart rate. In addition, you should take regular health check-ups to understand your own cardiovascular health.
In general, Dr. Huang Xuan said that heartbeat speed may have an important impact on life expectancy. People should adopt healthy lifestyles, such as aerobic exercise, weight control, stress reduction and other measures to reduce resting heart rate and improve heart health. function to help delay the aging process. “You may not be able to feel your heartbeat, but it is the key to your health and longevity!”
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