Facts You Didn't Know
10 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Heart
From your first heartbeat to the strength to move a truck, the heart is truly amazing
- Naama Green
- פורסם י"ג כסלו התשפ"ב
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It Reaches Every Cell
Your heart sends blood to all 75 trillion cells in your body. It beats around 100,000 times every single day. Over a 75-year lifetime, that adds up to more than 2.5 billion beats!It Could Fill a Million Barrels
Over the years, your heart pumps enough blood to fill about 1.5 million barrels.It Starts Early
The heart’s first cells begin to beat just 4 weeks after pregnancy begins.It’s Packed with Energy
In just one day, your heart makes enough energy to drive a truck for 30 kilometers.It’s Powerful
The force of blood leaving your heart is so strong, it could squirt up over 5 feet!It Needs Protection
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world.It Works Fast
Once blood leaves your heart, it takes just 23 seconds to travel through your body and return.Your Mood Matters
Feeling happy, staying active, and avoiding stress can help lower the risk of heart disease.Extra Weight Adds Pressure
Gaining 10 extra kilograms means your body needs about 8,000 kilometers of new blood vessels, which makes your heart work harder.Smoking Hurts the Heart
Smokers are 60% to 70% more likely to die from a heart attack than non-smokers.
