heartbeat
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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke and other complications.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Costco seems to me to be kind of like the heartbeat of America culturally, in a way,” said Noah Rinsky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Fery, a virtually unknown British wild card with a triple-digit ranking, has become the emotional heartbeat of Wimbledon while legitimately diverting some national attention from England’s World Cup quest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The words were barely out of his mouth before she registered another heartbeat just on the other side of the door.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
The native population in the Amazon thinks that because they are fluttering so fast with a thousand heartbeats per minute that they must have more than one life in them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
Symptoms including dizziness or light-headedness, fainting, noticeable heartbeats, chest pain and shortness of breath.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Although extreme endurance events such as the Tour de France can cause temporary increases in daily heartbeats, Professor La Gerche notes that the health benefits of consistent, moderate exercise far outweigh any risks.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025
If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
Almost like there were two heartbeats in the room.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
