New research suggests the menstrual cycle may influence heart rate, stress levels and nervous system activity, highlighting important changes in women’s overall heart health.

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in the time between two consecutive heartbeats over a specific period. Doctors may use HRV as an indicator for certain aspects of a person’s health, ...

Here’s what HRV is, how it works and what can cause it to rise or fall.

Menstrual cycle or periods are instrumental in a woman’s life. Any irregularity is linked to hormonal imbalance or underlying conditions. A new study has found that the different phases of the ...

Menstrual cycle phases influence heart autonomic regulation, showing HRV variations, yet muscle performance and mood states ...

The variation in heart rate in phase with breathing is called respiratory heart rate variability (RespHRV). Relaxation and positive socio-emotional states can amplify RespHRV, yet the underlying ...