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
Category: Heart Rate Variability
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
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
Using wearables to measure HRV
The validity of HRV results using wearables has been questioned in academia. Wearable devices usually adopt photoplethysmography (PPG), using the photo sensors in the device, rather than electrocardiograph (ECG) that is used in medical and strap based heart rate monitors (HRM), to measure HRV. The top wearable devices use algorithms to compensate for the inaccuracies… Continue reading Using wearables to measure HRV
Using HRV to reduce stress and improve training
The top athletes having been using HRV for the past couple of decades to improve their training to higher performance levels. Here’s how they do it. After putting in months of diligent base training, the racing season approaches. Most athletes follow a training plan. The basic training process isn’t complicated. Assessment: Ability and event demands;… Continue reading Using HRV to reduce stress and improve training
HRV and smoking
I am the guinea pig for many of the experiments that I’ve conducted with HRV. This one has been involuntary. While a number of countries, like the UK and New Zealand, are taking active steps to reduce smoking in the population, Switzerland is way behind. New Zealand is aiming to reduce smokers to 5% of the… Continue reading HRV and smoking
Why HRV poses a threat to doctors
One of HRV Health’s users (Jill) went for a required routine medical check-up. On reviewing Jill’s x-ray, the doctor concluded that she had “a problem” with her lungs, and could not grant medical clearance. Jill was devastated. Jill exercises daily, and her HRV metrics reflect that. We told her to get a second opinion. The… Continue reading Why HRV poses a threat to doctors
Surviving killer diseases with HRV
We recently published a list of the most common causes of death in the USA[1]Ten most common causes of death in the USA. The question is, can HRV help to reduce the mortality rate?. Low HRV is associated with: Heart disease Dementia (and to a lesser extent Alzheimer’s disease) Diabetes Depression and suicidal ideation HRV… Continue reading Surviving killer diseases with HRV
Ten most common causes of death in the USA
This list is published in anticipation of our article covering the research that confirms how heart rate variability can be used to reduce mortality from the the most common causes of death in the USA. Our research has now been published and can be found here. 1. HEART DISEASE – 655,381 DEATHS PER YEAR Heart… Continue reading Ten most common causes of death in the USA