What Your Heart Rate Variability Says about Your Health
There’s a myth that your heart beats like a metronome. But that’s not the case. Your heart’s rhythm changes ever so slightly between beats. How much the intervals between your heartbeats vary is known as your heart rate variability, or HRV.1 HRV is a health metric that reveals how well your autonomic nervous system […]
How old do I look? AI Has the Answer
How old do I look? This is a question we often find ourselves asking as we age and fine lines and wrinkles begin popping up. The answer is often left up to our perceptions. But thanks to new technology, you can estimate your skin age and see how it stacks up against your chronological age. […]
What Your Resting Heart Rate Says about You
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is how many times your heart beats per minute while your body’s at rest. It provides a rough snapshot of your heart health and longevity. As heart problems are the leading cause of death, it’s crucial to get an accurate gauge of your heart health before any chronic issues […]
What Your Resting Breathing Rate Says about Your Health
Your resting breathing rate is how many breaths per minute you take while your body is at rest. Like other vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, your breathing rate offers important clues about your health. In this article, we’ll cover what a normal resting breathing rate is, what factors affect […]
Stressor Spotlight – Pericardium Meridian
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views all organs as complex energetic systems. Yet all organs are seen as servants to the heart. According to TCM, a person’s spirit, or “shen,” resides in the heart. For this reason, the heart is viewed as the “king of all organs.”1 But for a ruler to be kind and […]