Eggs 460: Understanding stress through heart rate variability with Dr. Torkil Færø

EGGS! The Podcast · Apr 2, 2026 · 1h 4m · transcript

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Torkil Færø discusses how heart rate variability and wearable technology can be used to monitor and improve long-term health, prevent diseases, and optimize lifestyle choices.

Takeaways

Heart rate variability as a health indicator

The connection between stress, inflammation, and disease

Using wearables to monitor and improve health

Lifestyle factors affecting heart health and longevity

The role of sleep and inflammation in disease prevention

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Health and Longevity

02:30 The Journey of a Doctor: Personal Motivation for Health

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