Objective Physical or mental imbalance caused by harmful stimuli can induce stress to
maintain homeostasis. During chronic stress, the sympathetic nervous system is …

The utility of heart rate variability (HRV) for characterizing psychological stress is primarily
impacted by methodological considerations such as study populations, experienced versus …

The dynamic embodiment of psychological processes is evident in the association of health
outcomes, behavioural traits and psychological functioning with Heart Rate Variability …

Objective The functions of both the central and peripheral autonomic nervous system,
indexed by heart rate variability (HRV), are affected by psychology and physiology. This …

The intimate connection between the brain and the heart was enunciated by Claude
Bernard over 150 years ago. In our neurovisceral integration model we have tried to build on …

Background Stress resilience influences mental well-being and vulnerability to psychiatric
disorders. Usually, measurement of resilience is based on subjective reports, susceptible to …

Objective Psychosocial stress is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.
Accordingly, there is a growing interest in biomarkers that indicate whether individuals show …

The inflammatory reflex is known as the body's primary defense against infection and has
been implicated in a number of diseases. The magnitude of the inflammatory response is …

Background: Autonomic dysfunctions may precede the development of cognitive
impairment, but the connection between these dimensions is unclear. This systematic review …

Stress is a huge problem in today's society. Being able to measure stress, therefore, may
help to address this problem. Although stress has a psychological origin, it affects several …