Long COVID Labs is excited to announce our partnership with @getlief!
What is Lief?
Lief is a pioneering AI wearable that lets you track your HRV, or heart rate variability, over time. Over time you can learn to become more in tune with your mind and body, by following Lief’s safe and gentle biofeedback exercises.
Why HRV?
Heart rate variability, or HRV, measures fluctuations in your heart rate throughout the day. Generally, researchers believe that a higher HRV score is a sign of good health. ❤️
Your autonomic nervous system is constantly processing information about your body’s internal state and the world around you. 🧠
At times of higher stress or during exercise, your fight-or-flight response is triggered, and your heart rate goes up. By contrast, when you’re truly at rest and relaxed, your heart rate will drop. 🌅
When you have a higher HRV, it’s a sign that your autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular system, together, are able to rise to the occasion and perform tasks under pressure – then the fight or flight system will turn off, allowing you to fully rest, when appropriate. 🛏️
During times of extreme stress or illness, this system may stop working as well. If there is some kind of stressor, whether internal (such as a health condition) or external (stressful life event), your heart rate may not be able to dip as low in times when you’re supposed to be resting.
In fact, research has shown that Long Covid patients may have abnormal HRV scores. A Sept 2024 study, outlined in @Nature Digital Medicine, found that patients with Long Covid experienced significantly different trajectories in HRV, combined with a decrease in step count, following their SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to recovered individuals. 💔
BUT the good news is we think there’s a good chance patients’ HRV scores will go up, as their symptoms improve with treatment! ❤️🩹
That’s why we’re SO excited to have the data @getlief will provide! 1/
Watch as our app guides you through calming exercises, visually tracking your relaxation journey using the Downtime practice.
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Lief is an evidence-based program that uses heart rate variability biofeedback and 1-on-1 behavioral health coaching to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
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Lief app has a Downtime practice, which is designed to guide you into a state of relaxation and mindfulness. During Downtime, Lief tracks your HRV, providing insights into how your body responds to relaxation techniques.
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Did you know the Lief app lets you track your mood alongside your HRV?
This feature provides a holistic view of how your emotions correlate with physiological responses.
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JP shares the highlights the synergy of lifestyle choices and their impact on wellness. Each positive change contributes to a healthier Heart Rate Variability (HRV), reflecting a balanced and stress-resilient body.
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When you breathe deeply, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system — think of it as hitting the 'chill' button on your body's stress response.
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Lief helps track your HRV, providing insights into what affects it and how you can improve.
Remember, small lifestyle changes can lead to significant improvements in your HRV and overall health.
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While we might not all live in Blue Zones, we can create our mini zones of health and happiness.
Track and improve your heart to guide you towards healthier lifestyle habits.
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Biofeedback practices, supported by Lief, help us maintain that serene state.
Lief gently nudges us back to calmness, encouraging practices that foster mindfulness and peace.
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An optimal breathing rhythm for stress reduction elongates the exhale; for example, 4 seconds in and 6 seconds out.
Lief can help you track and achieve this breathing rhythm for optimal relaxation and stress management.
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