The heart and brain have bi-directional influences on each other, including autonomic
regulation and hemodynamic connections. Heart rate variability (HRV) measures variation in …

After ischemic stroke, there is a significant burden of cardiovascular complications, both in
the acute and chronic phase. Severe adverse cardiac events occur in 10% to 20% of …

The demands of both mental and physical activity are integrated with the dynamic control of
internal bodily states. The set of neural interactions that supports autonomic regulation …

The dynamic embodiment of psychological processes is evident in the association of health
outcomes, behavioural traits and psychological functioning with Heart Rate Variability …

Direct and indirect links between brain regions and cardiac function have been reported. We
performed a systematic literature review to summarize current knowledge regarding the …

Background Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback has a beneficial impact on perceived
stress and emotion regulation. However, its impact on brain function is still unclear. In this …

Previous studies indicate that the structure and function of medial prefrontal cortex (PFC)
and lateral orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) are associated with heart rate variability (HRV) …

Lab research might benefit from the advantages of wearable devices, such as their ease of
use, to estimate pulse rate (PR) and pulse rate variability (PRV) as an equivalent for heart …

The effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on functional brain connectivity in
healthy adults is missing in the literature. To make up for this lack, we applied advanced …

Social jetlag (SJL), the difference in sleep timing between work and free days is a
consequence of the discrepancy between the individual's circadian rhythm and the social …