Summary
Einstein Aging Study found that higher HF-HRV is associated with better global cognition and lower presence of mild cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods
Cross-sectional analysis of older adults in Einstein Aging Study
Key Findings
- Higher HF-HRV associated with better global cognition
- Lower HF-HRV associated with mild cognitive impairment
- Extends prior findings on HRV as early dementia indicator
- Community-based cohort increases generalizability
Limitations
Cross-sectional design
What This Means for You
In older adults, maintaining higher HRV is associated with sharper thinking. This adds to evidence that HRV-boosting activities like exercise and stress management may help preserve cognitive function as you age.
Source
Read the original paper in Health Science Reports ↗
Added to HRV Zone: 2026-01-23