About This Episode
Dr. Yori Gidron from University of Haifa discusses his research on HRV and the vagus nerve with hosts Inna Khazan and Matt Bennett. The vagus nerve innervates most internal organs and its activity can be indexed by HRV. Higher vagal activity predicts reduced disease burden and better prognosis in cancer and cardiac events.
Key Takeaways
- Vagus activity indexed by HRV
- High HRV predicts better outcomes
- Vagus inhibits inflammation
- HRV biofeedback activates vagus
- Research links vagal tone to longevity
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
Heart Rate Variability Podcast
Host
Matt Bennett, Inna Khazan
Guest
Dr. Yori Gidron
Duration
29m
Published
2024-12-26
HRV Focus
Primary topic