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Importance of A Normal Heart Rate

Your heart rate:  it's a simple number but probably not something you know off the top of your head like your height or weight.  But knowing your heart rate is one key to knowing the overall health of your heart.   Emily Shiffer of MensHealth.com explains why.

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What Is A Normal Heart Rate - A Men's Health Article

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