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HRVUpdated 6 days ago

Overview:

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) refers to the variation in the time intervals between consecutive heartbeats. This variability can change with each heartbeat and is typically measured in milliseconds.

HRV is tracked using light sensors that detect the tiny changes in blood flow caused by each heartbeat.

Detailed Explanation:

When the time between heartbeats is similar, HRV is low, which is linked to higher risks of anxiety, depression, and heart disease. When there is more variation in these intervals, HRV is high. People with higher HRV usually have better heart health and greater stress resilience.

For example:
One gap may be 0.9 seconds, the next might be 1.1 seconds.

More variation = higher HRV
Less  variation = lower HRV

High HRV = Body is flexible, recovering and coping well
Low HRV = Body is tired, strained or under pressure

Precautions:

• Continuous heart rate monitoring must be on to measure heart rate variability.

• Certain factors (like sleeping position, low blood flow, tattoos, movement, misaligned wearing, and cold) can affect accuracy and may prevent results.

• This product is not a medical device. The data and suggestions are for reference only and should not be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

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