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Heart Rate Lab Report

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Abstract: This experiment tested the way that music with different tempo impacted the rate in which the heart pumped blood throughout the body. Music with varying tempo was played to subjects that were sitting and resting while they had a Pulse Oximeter attached to their index finger that monitored their heart rate. The songs played during this experiment were Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones (sixty-two beats per minute), Wild World by Cat Stevens (seventy-two beats per minute), and The Joker by Steve Miller Band (eighty-two beats per minute).

Introduction: The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system and one of the most important parts of the body. The heart’s job is pumping blood throughout the body, thus transporting the oxygen to all cells that is essential to their survival. The heart is without a doubt the hardest working organ because it has to continuously pump so that the body can maintain healthy function. The heart is a very tough organ for the most part, but it can become weak over time due to several factors such as stress, poor …show more content…

There are many ways to prevent bad heart health such as stress prevention, eating healthy, and exercising regularly (1,3,5). Scientists are finding new ways to better heart health through certain foods, as well as stress relieving and calming techniques. These techniques include relaxation through various activities like music; massage therapy, and leisure time activities. Calming music can cause the listener to become relaxed and lower their heart rate. This gives the heart a lighter workload and allows it to heal. Creating a healthy heart can lead to a longer, healthier, and more enjoyable life. It is essential for people with chronic heart issues to take steps to better their heart health, so studies that aim to find new and more effective treatments for poor heart function are becoming increasingly important

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