New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- You don't always need a hospital visit to get a basic sense of how your heart is doing. Cardiologists note that everyday functioning offers early clues. These signs don't replace medical tests, but they can help flag whether things are generally on track or if something feels off.

Below are simple, observable checks that doctors often link with heart health.

A resting heart rate between 60 and 80 beats per minute usually indicates efficient blood circulation. Consistently higher, very low, or irregular readings should be discussed with a doctor. Here's how you can check your pulse at home, according to Dr Sabeen Chaudhary of Baystate Health: Feel your pulse at the wrist or neck for 10 seconds and multiply it by 6. ...