– Heart is the only organ in the body which never rests throughout the entire life. The heart begins beating at four weeks after conception and does not stop until death.

– Every cell in your body gets blood from your heart, except for your corneas.

– The average heart beats about 60-100 times per minute, over 100,000 times a day.

– The heart weighs about 300g and is about the size of your fist.

– Your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day.

– The heart can continue beating even when it is disconnected from the body as long as it has a supply of oxygen.

– The beating sound of your heart is caused by the valves of the heart opening and closing.

– A woman’s average heartbeat is faster than a man’s.

– You control your heart health through diet, exercise, and managing stress.