Your pulse can tell a lot about the state of your heart


The easiest way to check your pulse rate is to wear a fitness tracker. — AFP

Dear Mayo Clinic: When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important?

Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute.

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