Heart rate variability (HRV) measures the fluctuations in time between heartbeats. While it isn’t a health metric you need to overthink, HRV is an indicator of how well the body can adapt to and ...

Measuring heart health isn’t only for those who've had heart failure, but also critical for those with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Heart rate variability is a key measure of heart health. As you ...

Heart rate variability (HRV) is becoming one of the most useful tools for anyone trying to optimise their everyday fitness ...

Anxiety may be sudden, it can come in the form of a last minute rush, during stressful situations or even without a definite cause. When the anxiety hits, the body goes to fight or flight mode, the ...

Want to reduce stress and improve mental focus? A new smartphone application that promotes slow breathing may help. Called MyCalmBeat, the app uses a heart rate monitor that attaches to the ear to ...

What is heart rate variability (HRV)? As popular as the metaphor may be, a healthy heart doesn’t beat as regularly as a metronome. In fact, it changes its rhythm with each beat. Heart rate variability ...

Find out which breathing techniques to use and when to do them to stay calm during stressful situations.