Heart Facts

First Artificial Heart

The first artificial heart made from titanium has been created and will help those with heart disease. The device is as small as a human fist and works like the human heart when placed inside the body. Bivacor, the name given to the artificial heart has the ability to pump blood that corresponds to the [...]

The best ways to achieve a healthy resting heart rate

A healthy resting heart rate is important for a healthy heart. Many people who are obese and lead a sedentary stessful lifestyle have higher than normal resting heart rates. A higher than normal resting heartbeat is dangerous and can lead to increased risk of heart attacks and heart disease. Aim for a resting [...]

How fast should your heart beat

A heart beat is necessary for our heart to transport blood and oxygen around our bodies, but have you ever questioned how many times your heart should beat each minute and what your healthy resting heart rate should be?
It is best to measure your heart rate first thing in the morning after at least 7 [...]

Heart facts you may not know

The human heart is an amazing organ- fact ! I have found a list of 10 heart facts which demonstrate how hard working and amazing the heart is.
1) Despite weighing less than a pound coin, the heart is the size of two adult fists. Very tiny considering the amount of work it is expected to [...]