Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in the time between two consecutive heartbeats over a specific period. Doctors may use HRV as an indicator for certain aspects of a person’s health, ...

M odern smart watches can measure an array of health indicators. Step counts and heart rates sit at the simpler end, while ...

These days, it may seem like there’s a million different data points that you’re supposed to keep track of—hello, steps, sleep, and recovery scores!—and it’s difficult to know which ones are worth ...

A post hoc analysis found that the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on cardiac and inflammatory stress responses was critically dependent on variability in baseline ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety ...

Brazilian researchers reveal that even mild cases of COVID-19 can temporarily reduce heart rate variability, with stress on the autonomic nervous system lasting up to six months—especially in older ...

Stress has become a prevalent part of modern life, affecting millions worldwide. While occasional stress is a normal response to challenging situations, chronic stress can have significant ...