Framingham Heart Study Contributions to Health Psychology The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) is one of the leading prospective, longitudinal studies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the world. This study was initiated in 1948 with support from the National Heart Institute (now the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute). The three major objectives were to (1)
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors and Biobehavioral Mechanisms Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Several biological, behavioral, and psychological factors are associated with elevated risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) and its clinical manifestations. In the following sections, a brief review is provided of (1) the epidemiology and pathophysiology
When you begin a workout, every part of your needs to ease into it—certainly your muscles—but also your heart and your mind. A muscle after a day at work or a night’s sleep is like cold taffy: Bend it, and it cracks, splinters, or snaps. When it’s warm, it’s soft and pliable. A warm-up prepares
Measuring and recording heart rate data is essential to the HZE program. In fact, without accurate data, developing a training plan is not possible. Students may use a number of different assessments to develop their training plans, each of which is valuable in and of itself. When combined and compared with others, these assessments can
One of the first things you might realize is that the heart rate monitor provides a link between the body and mind. No more guessing at exercise intensity. No more stopping in the middle of an aerobic session to search desperately for a pulse, hoping to get a reasonably close count before your heart rate
Heart rate monitors were in the realm of science fiction not so very long ago. Researchers started checking heart rates around 1912 by using water buckets as counterweights in the first laboratory model. The first electronic heart rate monitoring tool, the electrocardiograph, was originally the size of a room. You would certainly not want to
This article explores the intersection of biofeedback and heart rate variability (HRV) within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts, the narrative unfolds by delineating the historical evolution of biofeedback, elucidating its mechanisms, and delineating its diverse applications in stress management, mood disorders, pain alleviation, and performance enhancement. Concurrently
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient volume of blood to supply the body’s oxygen needs. High-output failure results from intolerable increases in oxygen demand, often resulting from thyrotoxicosis, beri-beri, and other conditions and does not reflect underlying heart disease. It will not be further discussed
This article explores the relationship between Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and emotional states within the domain of health psychology. The introduction delineates the significance of HRV as a physiological marker and introduces its connection to emotional experiences. The first body section elucidates the mechanisms governing HRV, including autonomic nervous system regulation and cardiac function. The