When one partner is stressed, the other feels it too—not just emotionally, but on a biological level. New research on heart ...

Oura reports that heart rate variability (HRV) measures the variation in heartbeat timing, reflecting stress levels and recovery. Higher HRV indicates well-being, while lower HRV signals stress.

'Some athletes are really strict about it, but I don't mind sharing data' says Dutchman ...

In the first of Cyclingnews' women's health series, as health-tracking technology becomes ever-present in cycling, how are female cyclists using it to monitor their health, and is all this data ...

A cooler bedroom might be better for older sleepers than previously thought. Researchers found that keeping nighttime ...

Real-time and early detection of minute changes in the functioning of the cardiovascular system is crucial for managing ...

Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of being alive. But what should your heart rate be when exercising? When we exercise, our heart rate ...

Heart rate variability (HRV) represents the physiological variation in the time interval between consecutive heartbeats, reflecting the complex interplay between the autonomic nervous system and ...

Fitness trackers and smart watches are widely popular wearable devices that measure several types of health metrics, including step count, calories burned, sleep quality, Vo2 max and heart rate. As a ...

Modern smart watches can measure all sorts of health indicators. Step counts and heart rates sit at the simpler end of the array, whereas VO 2 max and blood-oxygen levels are of more interest to ...