Objective Physical or mental imbalance caused by harmful stimuli can induce stress to
maintain homeostasis. During chronic stress, the sympathetic nervous system is …

Numerous studies indicate that moderate red wine consumption is associated with a
protective effect against all-cause mortality. Since oxidative stress constitutes a unifying …

Heart rate variability (HRV) represents the activity and balance of the autonomic nervous
system and its capability to react to internal and external stimuli. As a measure of general …

Background Prior studies have shown that resting heart rate variability (HRV) is reduced in
those with alcohol use disorders (AUD). However, HRV following an acute stressful stimulus …

Heart rate variability reflects fluctuations in the changes in consecutive heartbeats, providing
insight into cardiac autonomic function and overall physiological state. Endurance athletes …

Health benefits of moderate wine consumption have been studied during the past decades,
first in observational studies and more recently, in experimental settings and randomized …

Background Alcohol dependence is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiac
events. Reductions in heart rate variability (HRV) may be one mechanism linking …

A number of experts have described mindfulness as a naturally occurring quality in the
human mind that is present to some degree in all people, even without training in …

Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread exposures that are legal and
socially accepted in many societies. Both have been widely recognized as important risk …

Alcohol consumption is associated with a broad array of physiologic and behavioral effects
including changes in heart rate. However, the physiologic mechanisms of alcohol effects …