The Quantified Body

Heart Rate Variability as a Biomarker of Longevity

Damien Blenkinsopp with Dr. Joon Yun • 50m • 2017-06-01

About This Episode

Physician and longevity researcher Dr. Joon Yun explains HRV's empirical association with aging. As a measure of autonomic and homeostatic capacity, HRV offers a non-invasive, continuous, and inexpensive global health footprint.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV has empirical association with aging and longevity
  • Measures autonomic and homeostatic capacity
  • Non-invasive continuous monitoring possible
  • Relatively inexpensive global health indicator
  • HRV reflects overall physiological resilience

Topics Covered

Longevity Aging Biomarker Homeostatic Capacity Non Invasive

Episode Details

Show The Quantified Body
Host Damien Blenkinsopp
Guest Dr. Joon Yun
Duration 50m
Published 2017-06-01
HRV Focus Primary topic

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