Heritability of resting heart rate and association with mortality in

Conclusions RHR is a trait with a genetic influence in middle-aged and elderly twins free of cardiovascular disease. RHR is independently associated with longevity even when familial factors are controlled for in a twin design.

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Good find. It’s still a mystery how GLP1s increase resting heart in just about everyone, but still has all these impressive health benefits.

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Does anyone have access to the full study. The line of demarcation between low and high RHR seemed high.

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