MANY of us would be interested to know how our heart copes with moments of great stress and anxiety.
Our story today about how U’s boss Chris Wilder’s heart fared during United’s previous two games shows he is well-placed for this season’s twists and turns.
While his heart rate accelerated in anticipation of the best or worst, it quickly settled down again.
Check it out yourself – you might be in the wrong job!
Of course, there’s a serious point behind all of this.
Although county deaths from heart disease and strokes have fallen to about the national average, these are still a major killer.
The NHS recommends people whose heart rate regularly rises above 120 beats per minute (bpm) or below 40 should see their GP.
Most adults have a resting heart rate of 60 to 100bpm and if you are concerned about your heart, seek help.
By taking a moment to see if your ticker is in order, you could be making a big difference to your life and the NHS services we all rely on.
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