If you own a smartwatch or have been around people who own smartwatches, you may have encountered a metric called HRV, or heart rate variability. On the internet and social media, it certainly seems ...

Researchers have used mathematical analysis tools to study the effect of classical music on a fetal heartbeat and identify patterns in heart rate variability. They recruited 36 pregnant women and ...

Even mild dehydration can negatively affect your brain functioning and attention span, so it could be holding you back at work and getting in the way of your goals. Drinking a glass of water could ...

A new study led by researchers from Murdoch University's School of Psychology, Personalized Medicine Center, and Center for Healthy Aging, Health Futures Institute has found that heart rate ...

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

Menopause causes a drop in estrogen, which can lead to changes in heart rate, such as palpitations or fluctuations in heart rhythm. Menopause marks a significant transition in a person’s life, ...

Emotional connection enhances interaction in human relationships. Emotional synchronisation in the interaction between a child and a parent is essential for affective attachment. The relationship ...

Sleeping in a warm bedroom may strain the ageing heart. A new Australian study links night-time temperatures above 24°C to ...