I have been getting heart palpitations for the past few months. I am not eating differently, I haven’t taken on anything new that might be causing stress, and I am not on any medications. I walk daily, but don’t take any other exercise. I’m a 55-year-old woman and in generally good health.
Stress, trauma, and anxiety are often the first place to look when it comes to heart palpitations, so it is good to hear that you have already ruled out these potential causes.
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