> I think 85/minute resting is a good average. For the last 35 years I have tried to keep it averaging a little over 90. When people are using [[thyroid]] to recover from tumors or cataracts or other chronic problem, they sometimes hold their resting pulse rate at 100 or more for a few months, without any harmful effects. Sometimes I think you'll be able to figure it out by yourself. > [Pulse rate driven by adrenaline?] If it's from your basic metabolism, it will stay close to that all day while sitting.