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What if one of the most important signals of your long-term health is hidden in the tiny variations between your heartbeats? I'm joined by Dr. Julian Thayer, a pioneering expert on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), to uncover the astonishing connection between our heart, brain, and overall resilience.
Dr. Thayer explains how HRV acts as a window into our autonomic nervous system, revealing our ability to adapt to stress. We explore why a low HRV score can predict future health issues years in advance, but more importantly, we discuss how you can change it. From exercise and diet to a remarkably simple slow-breathing technique, learn how you can directly influence your nervous system. Don't miss the stunning findings from his research that connect this breathing practice to brain health and a reduction in a key biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.
By Hamish FranklinWhat if one of the most important signals of your long-term health is hidden in the tiny variations between your heartbeats? I'm joined by Dr. Julian Thayer, a pioneering expert on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), to uncover the astonishing connection between our heart, brain, and overall resilience.
Dr. Thayer explains how HRV acts as a window into our autonomic nervous system, revealing our ability to adapt to stress. We explore why a low HRV score can predict future health issues years in advance, but more importantly, we discuss how you can change it. From exercise and diet to a remarkably simple slow-breathing technique, learn how you can directly influence your nervous system. Don't miss the stunning findings from his research that connect this breathing practice to brain health and a reduction in a key biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.