AA is generally the abbreviation for Associate of Arts degree. This is the degree given by many two-year colleges, often called Community Colleges (which used to be called Junior Colleges). Some also award the AS-- Associate in Science degree. Typically, an Associate's degree is the equivalent of a year, or in some cases a year and a half, of courses at a four-year college, and there are many students who transfer their Associate's degree credits so that they can complete a four-year degree.
Although it may seem difficult, lowering your breathing speed will help to lower your heart rate. Take a breath for 5-8 seconds, hold it for 3-5 seconds, and then exhale slowly for a count of 5-8 seconds.
For adults 18 and older, a normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm), depending on the personâs physical condition and age. For children ages 6 to 15, the normal resting heart rate is between 70 and 100 bpm, according to the AHA. resting heart rate lower than 60 could also be the result of taking certain medications. Many medications people take especially medication for blood pressure, such as the beta blockers, will lower your heart rate, Bauman said. If coupled with symptoms, a low heart rate may signal a problem.