Dear Lisa, Thank you for your question. This was first recorded by the Chinese in about 1000 BC so you are not first one to make this observation. HRV is due to a complex interaction of the autonomic nervous system, blood return to the heart and the effects of breathing. Studies have demonstrated that an increased HRV is a marker for decreased mortality. I hope you find this information useful.
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