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Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast


Jan 6, 2023

Why do cardio machines require you to put two hands on them to measure your heart beat when a wrist watch can do it just with one wrist? What’s the difference between an ECG and EKG? Which types of monitor is most accurate?

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