Background Heart rate (HR) monitors are valuable devices for fitness-orientated individuals.
There has been a vast influx of optical sensing blood flow monitors claiming to provide …

In this paper we review devices that can be used in the home environment for Atrial
Fibrillation (AF) detection. Detection and subsequent treatment of this heart rhythm disorder …

The post-exercise recovery period is associated with changes in autonomic modulation,
which can promote an intercurrent-favorable environment. Caffeine has the ability to release …

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of a highly-demanding match and a lowly-
demanding match on pre-competitive heart rate variability (HRV) and anxiety in semi …

Some people develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having
experienced a traumatic event, whereas others do not. Intrusive memories are a cardinal …

Centenarians are the paradigm of human extreme longevity and healthy aging, because
they have postponed, if not avoided, mayor age-related diseases. The purpose of this study …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally. Cardiac
rehabilitation (CR) programs' benefits are overall consensual; however, during exercise …

This study aimed to determine heart rate accuracy measured by wearable devices during
resistance exercises at various intensities. Twenty-nine participants (16 female) aged 19–37 …

Heart rate variability (HRV) among other methods can be used to assess diabetic cardiac
autonomic neuropathy by cardiac intervals were recorded. However, the amount of error …

Objective: The present research aimed to analyse the autonomic, anxiety, perceived
exertion, and self-confidence response during real and simulated flights. Methods: This …