Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Heart Rate

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Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious

Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality, and heart rate. But for some, wearables can have unintended consequences on well-being.

Predicting brain health with a smartwatch

Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) monitored a group of participants wearing connected devices, and used artificial intelligence ...

Do our bodies sync up? New review explains why results may vary

How people connect with one another may be more complex—and more fascinating—than previously thought. A new review in Nature Reviews Psychology explores the emerging science of interpersonal physiological synchrony, the phenomenon ...

Robotic pets help dementia patients recover and return home

For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down recovery ...

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