The human heart works quietly in the background, beating around 100,000 times a day. Most people notice it only during exercise, stress, or illness. Yet doctors say one simple number, the resting heart rate, can reveal a great deal about long-term heart health.Resting heart rate refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute while the body is completely at rest. This small measurement can offer clues about fitness, stress levels, and even early cardiovascular risk. When the heart beats faster than usual while resting, it may signal that the body is under strain.Cardiologists increasingly consider resting heart rate a valuable health marker. In many cases, it can hint at future heart problems years before symptoms appear.Read More
