This Week In HRV Edition

Featured Studies

1. Wu, Y-R., Su, W-S., Lin, K-D., & Lin, I-M. (2025). Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Cardiac Autonomic Activation and Diabetes Self-Care in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 315–327. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-024-09666-x
   
   
2. Kula, Y., Iversen, Z., Levine, A.D., & Gidron, Y. (2025). Does Vagal Nerve Activity Predict Performance in a Naval Commando Selection Test? Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 349–357. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09702-4
   
   
3. Addleman, J.S., Lackey, N.S., Tobin, M.A., et al. (2025). Heart Rate Variability Applications in Medical Specialties: A Narrative Review. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 359–381. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09708-y
   
   
4. Wu, D-W., Yang, P-C., & Lin, I-M. (2025). Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Pulmonary Indicators and HRV Indices Among Patients with COPD. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 383–394. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-024-09664-z
   
   
5. Yang, P-C., Lin, I-M., & Wu, D-W. (2025). Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Enhancing Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life, and Six-Minute Walk Test in Patients with COPD. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 403–416. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09689-y
6. Bufo, M.R., Guidotti, M., Lemaire, M., et al. (2025). Autonomic Disequilibrium at Rest in Autistic Children and Adults. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 465–480.
   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09696-z
7. Chakraborty, H., Vinay, A.V., Sindhu, R., & Sinha, R. (2025). Exploring the Immediate Effects of Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama on Heart Rate Variability Among Young Adults. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 525–533. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09710-4
8. Liu, Z., Zheng, S., Wang, H., & Wang, H. (2025). Acute Effects of Resonance Breathing on Skin Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 535–545. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09711-3
9. Dewig, H.G., Cohen, J.N., Renaghan, E.J., et al. (2024). Are Wearable Photoplethysmogram-Based Heart Rate Variability Measures Equivalent to Electrocardiogram? A Simulation Study. Sports Medicine, 54(12), 2927–2934. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02066-5
   
   
10. Reynolds, G. (2025, August 19). This often-ignored smartwatch health metric can help you manage stress. The Washington Post – Well+Being. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/08/19/heart-rate-variability-stress-longevity/
    
    
11. Filchenko, I., et al. (2025, June). Heart rate variability during sleep as an early warning sign of future stroke, depression, and cognitive decline. EAN Congress 2025 presentation, reported by News-Medical.

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