Exploring the Dynamics of Heart Rate: Resting vs. Sleeping

Resting heart rate can vary significantly based on various factors such as time of day and physical activity, making it context-dependent and potentially unreliable for health assessment. In contrast, sleeping heart rate is considered more reliable as it occurs in a consistent physiological environment, with fewer variables affecting the measurement. Monitoring heart rate during sleep, facilitated by the advancement of smartwatches, is seen as a promising method for health assessment. However, there is a lack of sufficient data to establish specific correlations between sleeping heart rate and health outcomes. The widespread use of heart rate trackers in current times presents a unique opportunity to explore and understand the implications of sleeping heart rate data for health metrics in the future.