Heart rate variability – what to know about this biometric most fitness trackers measure
Tiny fluctuations in the time between each beat of your heart can provide clues about how much stress your body is experiencing.
Tiny fluctuations in the time between each beat of your heart can provide clues about how much stress your body is experiencing.
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