Random Heart Facts
The heart grows at the same rate as this part of your body
your fist
Exercise
This is the average adult heart rate range
72-80 bpm
The heart shape symbol represents this emotions
Love
65% of Americans believe that these two colors are considered the colors of LOVE
Red and Pink
Which side of the body does the heart sit closer to? Left or Right?
Left
This type of chocolate is shown to be the best for your heart health and also doubles as a popular Valentine's day treat
Dark Chocolate
This can help to increase blood pressure when its low.
Eating salty food
When your heart feels heavy and beats fast, this may be a sign you are feeling this emotion
Anxiety
In 2018, this candy was the most popular Valentine's Day candy purchased in the US
Conversation (or candy) hearts
It takes this long for blood to circulate around the entire body
20 seconds
smoking
The medical term for high blood pressure
hypertension
If you are feeling anxious, this type of exercise can help to slow down your heart rate.
Deep breathing/ relaxation
Who are the #1 recipient of Valentine's day gifts?
teachers
The elephant and the mouse are significantly different in size. Which has the faster heartbeat?
mouse
Name 3 foods that are considered heart healthy.
Oatmeal, cheerios, lean proteins (i.e. fish, white meat chicken, turkey)
Between male and female, who's hearts beat faster?
female
This practice soothes the mind while stretching the body and increasing blood circulation to the heart.
Yoga
In what city was the first Valentine's Day celebration held?
Paris, France
When measuring your pulse, what are you trying to find out?
your heart rate, how many times your heart beats in a minute
Drinking this helps your heart pump blood more easily and allows oxygen to reach your muscles, which helps the muscles work efficiently.
Water
The heart beats this many times in an average lifetime
3 Billion
These conditions have indirect effects on blood pressure, inflammation, and atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries that can lead to coronary heart disease
anxiety and depression
People send thousands of Valentines each year to these fictional characters