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The Heart's Little Gender Secret

Fast- Beat Females

Here’s a fun heart-to-heart fact: women's hearts actually beat faster than men’s! But why the rush?


The reason lies in simple biology. Women generally have smaller hearts than men, which means that to pump the same amount of blood throughout the body, their hearts need to beat a little quicker. Think of it like a smaller engine working a bit harder to keep up with a bigger one!


On average, a woman's heart beats 70 to 80 times per minute, while a man's heart typically beats 60 to 70 times per minute. This faster pace helps women keep the blood flowing to all their vital organs, making sure they’re fueled and ready for action. And fun fact: this faster heartbeat can be especially noticeable during pregnancy, when the heart has to work extra hard to support both mom and baby.

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