More research has emerged around the powerful effect the timing of a person’s heartbeat can have on their physical self – the latest finding is how a quickened rate can increase the chances of a car crash.
That’s not to say a fast heart rate immediately equals a crash.
The research, led by neuroscientist Sarah Garfinkel from the University of Sussex, focused more on the probability of a driver crashing when they met an unexpected obstacle, depending on if it occurred between or on a heartbeat.
Read about the study here.