Thyroid hormones are linked with just about every bodily function, including heart rate.
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The thyroid gland, which sits in front of the trachea or windpipe in the throat, is designed to secret thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are involved in regulating just about every bodily function, including heart rate, circulation, body temperature and fluid balance.
Many symptoms of thyroid disease are similar to those of ageing, so diagnosis can be tricky. That said, if you are experiencing several of the following, please see your doctor.