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When i walk my heart rate goes up. sometimes i feel light headed. i felt sick a couple times and my head hurts. i'm not hungry which is unusual. why?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Out of Shape: Are you obese? Not used to exercise? Walking is the best form of exercise as long as you get your heart rate to 115 to 130 BPM while you walk.

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Answered 2/15/2015

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