The rhythms aren’t necessarily tied to hormones, nor any other single cause.
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Human connection is not only psychological, but physiological too
Early identification of abnormal heart rate and blood pressure is crucial to prevent maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage and maternal sepsis.
Smartwatches aren’t always as accurate as you might think. In some cases, you’d be better off listening to your body.
Today’s radar technology can detect the minute movements when your heart beats or you take a breath. Machine learning turns those signals into vital signs readings.
Sometimes the body knows what’s best for us, even if we’re not aware of the science.
New research shows withdrawal-like reactions when people are asked to stop using Instagram – but these may not reflect an addiction.
A new study reveals strengths and weaknesses of the gadgets we use to monitor our lives.
Why do some athletes’ heart and breathing rates soar during competition but others’ slow down?
Heart rate zones are a measure of exercise intensity based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
Both high- and moderate-intensity exercise provides similar overall health benefits.
Activity trackers come with a variety of functionalities. While some are important, others you can pay less attention to.
Heart rates that are too slow or too fast can sometimes be lethal. Medical implants can help the heart get its rhythm back.
Imagine an NBA game played outdoors in August, with no substitutions and players wearing snowsuits, gloves and ski masks. Race car drivers routinely compete under similar conditions.
Do you get scared if you feel your heart speed up?
Tiny fluctuations in the time between each beat of your heart can provide clues about how much stress your body is experiencing.
Measuring the heart rate of animlas can reveal their changing emotional state, even when their behaviour stays the same.
Around 36% of people overestimate how much exercise they get daily.
A study found the emotional dynamic between young heterosexual partners can have a measurable physiological effect on men, but not on women.
Trying a new exercise routine? Strapping on a new wearable monitor? An expert in human physiology explains the ins and outs of your heart rate and why it’s a valuable number to understand.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Medical doctor, PhD candidate in cardiology, Monash University
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Reader in Computer Science and Leader of Software and Systems Engineering Research, Keele University
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PhD Researcher, Georgian Technical University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Lancaster University
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Research assistant, Institute for Public Health, Aarhus University
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Cardiologist, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Senior Lecturer in Electronic Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Director of Sport, Performance and Health, Heriot-Watt University
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Senior Lecturer of cardiology, Interventional Cardiologist, Aga Khan University Hospital
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Professor of Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics, Dean of Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University
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Research Officer, Monash University