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#90 Dr. Alan Watkins: Harness HRV for a Younger Heart & Longer Life

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*Understanding the Importance of Heart Rate Variability *

Heart rate variability (HRV) is crucial as it has been used since the mid-60s to predict infant mortality during labor. In the mid-70s, it was observed that patients with reduced heart rate variability after a heart attack had a higher mortality rate. Subsequent research in 1995 revealed that HRV could predict all-cause mortality, including death from accidents and cancer, more effectively than cardiovascular disease. This extensive body of research demonstrates HRV's significance in predicting mortality, making it valuable for various applications including in the medical and corporate sectors.

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