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How to Optimize Your Autonomic Nervous System’s Stress-Fighting Function

Natural and medical approaches to strengthen your body’s stress-fighting system, from breathing techniques to innovative vagus nerve stimulation devices.

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How Our New VO2 Master Measures VO2 Max

Discover how Banner Peak Health uses the VO2 Master testing to measure cardio fitness, predict longevity, and create personalized health plans for members.

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Heart Rate Variability Chart by Age: Are You in the Normal Range?

Discover what heart rate variability (HRV) reveals about your health, how it declines with age, and science-backed tips to improve your HRV and resilience.

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Can You Drink Coffee While Fasting? How to Do It the Right Way

Wondering about coffee’s impact on fasting hormones? It can affect dopamine and cortisol levels — choose wisely based on your health goals.

Why Is My VO2 Max Going Down? (And How to Increase It)

Learn why your VO2 max is going down, how accurately wearable devices monitor it, and what steps you can take to improve your rate.

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How to Get More REM Sleep: Proven Strategies for Quality Rest

Learn the importance of REM sleep and how to enhance it through lifestyle changes. Comprehend the role of sleep in maintaining optimal health.

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A Physician’s Thoughts on the Oura Ring: The Latest Health Trend

Discover the Oura Ring, worn by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Prince Harry. Delve into its features, accuracy, and potential health benefits.

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Heart Rate Variability: A New Tool for Stress Management

Discover how monitoring heart rate variability with wearable tech can guide lifestyle changes to reduce stress, improve well-being, and help you wake up feeling great.

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The Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Continuous glucose monitoring is revolutionizing diabetes prevention by providing real-time insights to manage and improve your health. Learn more here.

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The Magic of Zone 2

Explore the transformative benefits of Zone 2 training, a proven method to reverse diabetes and enhance exercise capacity with just three hours of weekly workouts.