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Feb 2024
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#324: 4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate...

Neuro Athletics
About this episode

Today, I'm unveiling the secret behind my viral social media reveal of an astonishing 204 ms HRV and 44 RHR, as I dive into the essence of HRV, its enhancement, and its pivotal role in health, performance, and brain health. 

I will be covering: 

  • What is HRV
  • Using trackers for HRV 
  • 3 top ways that reduce HRV 
  • 4 ways to increase HRV 
  • The ARIC study
  • Why HRV matters

Sponsor:
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Supplements:
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Studies mentioned:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.CIR.102.11.1239
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-52775-5

My episode with Kristen:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neuro-experience-with-louisa-nicola/id1274468842?i=1000563260672

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