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My normal resting heart rate is around 60. why is it sometimes down at 52? once it was even 48. i am a non athlete.

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Dr. Luke Kane answered

Variable = normal: Heart rate is variable throughout the day, your life and in many different situations. There is no such thing as a static normal heart rate. Normal exists as a range depending on what activities you have engaged in. Emotions, physical activity and diet can influence your heart rate throughout the day.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

My normal resting heart rate is around 60. why is it sometimes down at 52? once it was even 48. i am a non athlete.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luke Kane answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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