Healthy aging hearts are less susceptible to irregular heart beat, researchers say

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Most people think the heart starts to lose its spark as you age, but researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC say otherwise.

In a healthy heart, a natural electrical current shocks the heart’s cells. It’s what makes a heart beat.

Researchers say as we age, the cells grow bigger and closer together, ensuring the shock happens…

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