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A member asked:
Why does the heart rate drop during sleep? and is it possible to have some disorder that does this while awake?
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Sleep and pulse: On average pulse drops 8 percent from your normal awake pulse while you are sleeping. During sleep onset your body transitions between two different physiological states. Nerves that slow your heart are activated during sleep onset and nerves that speed your heart are suppressed. See: www.Webmd.Com/heart-disease/tc/bradycardia-slow-heart... For answers to the second part of your question. Best wishes.
Answered 4/7/2016
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Relaxation: The heart rate drops in sleep because the body and mind are relaxed and not active. Also, circadian rhythms lower your stress hormones and increase others to allow the body and mind time to recuperate. Heart rate can and should have low periods during the day when resting. Biofeedback, and other meditation skills can help lower the heart rate during the day as well.
Answered 8/8/2017
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