Book 10, Question 50
Why Thank Your Heart Today?
You can thank your heart today because it works hard every second, without ever asking for a break! It beats about 100,000 times a day. Sleep, play, good food, and kindness all help it back.
More fun facts
- Your heart is one of your strongest muscles.
- In a single day, your heart beats about 100,000 times.
- Each day it pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood around your body.
- That blood carries the nutrients and oxygen your body needs to keep going.
- If disease or injury weakens the heart, the body's organs do not get enough blood to work normally.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, and most people do not know they are at risk.
- Health experts suggest writing down how many minutes you are active each day as one way to help your heart.
Sources: NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Questions kids ask
How can I take care of my heart?
Moving your body every day, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, sleeping well and never smoking all help keep your heart strong.