How to Check Your Pulse

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By Adam McCafferty
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Do you need to know how to check your pulse? This article will help you understand some cardiovascular phenomena

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Using your index and middle fingers place your two fingers on the right side of your neck under you jaw and you can feel your pulse.
Step 2

With your watch time how many pulses occur in thirty seconds and then multiply by two, this is your BPM or beats per minute, most humans have a resting, calm and quiet, heart rate of 75 or so. When we exercise that increases your heart rate.
Step 3

When you go to the doctor and they check your blood pressure by wrapping a fabric cuff around your arm. There are two measurements that are taken when this happens those are systolic and diastolic pressure which indicate if you have high or low blood pressure. Which can indicate how well your arteries are working. See a doctor if you have more concerns.

Tips & Warnings

Eat low fat and healthy foods and exercise to keep your heart health.
High blood pressure or a constantly high heart rate could indicate you need to see a physician.