Is What You’re Feeling Aging, Or Do You Need a Pacemaker?
Last month, a colleague told me her 72-year-old dad was getting a pacemaker. It came as a shock, since he was fit, spry, and an avid cyclist. His heart rate had always been low, but over time it had dropped to just 33 beats per minute (BPM), which he and his doctor attributed to his fitness. It…
