Heart rate and Pulse rate:

The heart rate is the number of times the heartbeats per minute. A resting heart rate anywhere between 60 and 90 (70 is average) is considered in the normal range. The heart rate fluctuates a lot depending on factors such as activity level and stress level.

Measurement of Heart rate and Pulse rate:

The heart rate can be measured by feeling the pulse. Pulse is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is forced through it by the regular contractions of the heart. The pulse can be felt in the areas where the to the skin for example at the wrist, neck, groin, or top of the foot. Most commonly, people measure their pulse on their wrist.