What health indicators can ECG be used to monitor and improve?
ECG (Electrocardiogram), or EKG, An abbreviation from the German "Elektro-Kardiographie") is an experiment (test) used to record the time nodes and intensity of the sequence of electrical signals that trigger the heartbeat. By analyzing ECG images, doctors can better diagnose if our heart rate is normal and if there is a problem with heart function.
① Heart Rate
② Heart Rate Variability
A higher HRV means a healthier heart, a strong indicator of heart health. It is able to track the health improvement of the user's ongoing exercise program over time.
③ Stress level
Prolonged high levels of stress can lead to a range of health problems related to the digestive and immune systems. Chronic stress can also damage the parts of the brain that control emotion and motivation. Stress levels were measured based on heart rate variability (HRV).
④ Heart Age
A health indicator based on HRV analysis. Heart age can be used to determine how a user's heart is performing relative to their relative age (younger or older), based on their overall health, HRV levels and chronological age.
⑤ The degree of Fatigue
Fatigue is characterized by listlessness or lack of energy and does not go away after a period of rest. Chronic lack of sleep, poor nutrition or overwork can all contribute to fatigue. Sometimes it can be caused by stress, anxiety, depression, sadness or an underlying medical issue that requires additional treatment. HRV data can help track habits that may be contributing to fatigue and prompt users to trigger fatigue. Understanding fatigue levels can help determine which type of exercise and intensity levels are appropriate for maintaining a user's overall fitness.
⑥ Recovery status
Strenuous exercise causes physical changes, such as the breakdown of muscle tissue. The body must recover from this effort, otherwise it can lead to general illness, mental health problems including depression, increased risk of injury and other performance problems. ECG biosensors and algorithms can help improve the recovery process, especially for athletes who can plan their training sessions more effectively.
⑦ Mood
Both positive and negative emotions lead to changes in how the body functions. For example, negative emotions can directly affect the cardiovascular system by causing the body to release stress hormones that cause the heart rate to increase. Over time, this emergency response can lead to depression or anxiety, or other heart problems. In addition, a 2007 Norwegian study found that participants with severe depressive symptoms had a higher risk of dying from heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke and other causes.
Wearable and mobile devices powered by ecg biosensors and algorithms can help users monitor their emotions -- identifying and controlling negative triggers to improve their lives.
