APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What might you do if you wanted to lower your resting heart rate?
A
Take frequent naps
B
eat carbohydrates
C
get more exercise
D
get at least eight hours of sleep every night
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -practicing deep or guided breathing techniques, such as box breathing. relaxing and trying to remain calm. going for a walk, ideally away from an urban environment. taking a warm, relaxing bath or shower. practicing stretching and relaxation exercises, such as yoga. performing vagal maneuvers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heart rate – changes within a couple of weeks Resting heart rate can decrease by up to 1 beat/min in sedentary individuals with each week of aerobic training, at least for a few weeks. Other studies have shown smaller reductions with fewer than 5 beats following up to 20 weeks of aerobic training.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common cause of a high resting heart rate is a sedentary lifestyle, where you spend a lot of time not moving. The No. 1 way to lower your resting heart rate into a healthier range? Exercise, says Dr.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Close your mouth and nose and raise the pressure in your chest, like you’re stifling a sneeze.” Breathe in for 5-8 seconds, hold that breath for 3-5 seconds, then exhale slowly. Repeat several times. Raising your aortic pressure in this way will lower your heart rate.

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