HeartMath Institute's research publications

The HeartMath Institute researches how the heart influences overall well-being and health. Their studies explore how emotional states affect heart rhythm patterns, which in turn impact stress levels, brain function, and physical health. They have developed techniques to promote positive emotions and heart coherence—an ordered, harmonious heart rhythm—believed to improve resilience, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity. Their work emphasizes the connection between emotional wellness and physiological regulation, suggesting that by managing emotions and heart coherence, individuals can improve health and overall quality of life.