The most common causes of death in Switzerland is almost identical to that of the USA[1]Ten most common causes of death in the USA. We have published an earlier article setting out how heart rate variability (HRV) can detect the ailments on this list, and how a healthier lifestyle can lead to a sginificant reduction… Continue reading Most common causes of death in Switzerland
Switzerland’s health insurance market
Background Twenty nine years ago, the Swiss health sector faced two key problems: rising inequality and rising costs. Both problems resulted from the rise of for-profit insurance companies. Traditionally, the Swiss bought into private insurance plans through their employers. Because these insurers were not selective about whom they covered, very nearly all employed people had… Continue reading Switzerland’s health insurance market
HRV Health usage by country
HRV Health is growing fast and now has active users in countries. Our Android app is multilingual and is available in: English German French Spanish Italian Arabic Chinese Japanese Hindi Portuguese Dutch As present, the iOS app is only available in English. The app is designed for the collection of the HRV data, and provides… Continue reading HRV Health usage by country
Using the new HRV Health Android app
The HRV Health apps are designed to collect your HRV and ECG data. The real value of the HRV Health system resides on the Platform, where you are able to view your results, interpretations and health trends, showing improvements, and the long term impact of events that have affected your health. The new HRV Health… Continue reading Using the new HRV Health Android app
Switzerland’s Covid cost
Covid cost the Swiss taxpayer SFr35 billion[1]Swiss finance minister sees pandemic-linked spending of 35 bln Swiss francs, making up 4.6% of Swiss GDP[2]GDP (current US$) – Switzerland. That’s not taking into account the cost to individual taxpayers in lost earnings, and businesses through lost revenue. The SFr35 billion is the cost of the government’s response… Continue reading Switzerland’s Covid cost
Obesity is rising worldwide
More than a billion people are living with obesity around the world, global estimates published in The Lancet show[1]Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults[2]More than one billion people are living with obesity. The international team of scientists… Continue reading Obesity is rising worldwide
Obesity in Switzerland
More than a billion people are living with obesity around the world, global estimates published in The Lancet show[1]Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults[2]More than one billion people are living with obesity. The international team of scientists… Continue reading Obesity in Switzerland
How to take the HRV and ECG readings properly
Taking the HRV and ECG readings properly is simple once you know how. This is a guideline on how to achieve the most reliable results. In order to get reliable HRV and ECG results with the HRV Health apps, please follow these steps: Take the readings regularly, preferably each day, with only one reading per… Continue reading How to take the HRV and ECG readings properly
Training with HRV
Heart rate variability is a science that has been helping elite athletes achieve their best over the past couple of decades. How does it work, and how can it work for you? We often see users making three common mistakes when they start using the HRV Health Platform to assist them with their training: 1)… Continue reading Training with HRV
The HRV Health reading interpretatation
The HRV Health reading interpretation provides an in depth analysis of the reading. This feature is only available to lifetime members, subscribers, and new users during the trial period. The interpretation is only produced when there are at least five days readings within the last ten days. Trying to take five readings on the same… Continue reading The HRV Health reading interpretatation