HRV X DEEP BREATHING

 

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a uniquely powerful biomarker. New research is constantly discovering different applications of HRV tracking.

 

Another recent HRV study (link) is at the cutting-edge of measuring and improving mental performance.

 

It showed that certain breathing patterns not only affected HRV, but also improved subjects' decision-making and problem-solving.

 

Researchers believe that activation of the vagus nerve influences human memory, in such a way to reduce the time needed to process inputs to make a better decision.

 

Deep breathing is a non-invasive, easy way to acutely activate our vagus nerve, and HRV is a simple, non-invasive and accurate measurement of vagus nerve activity.