Users who averaged at least two minutes of RAMA for five days over the 28-day period had 0.43 bpm lower resting heart rate, and 0.47 higher sleep and 0.36 higher stress management scores in the following week than comparable users who averaged 1 RAMA session [total users=22,836]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn a follow-up analysis on 190,964 Fitbit Premium users, we found that each 2-min guided breathing session , EDA scan session and even just listening to meditation audio in the Fitbit app immediately lowered heart rate, on average, by 4.92 bpm, 2.32 bpm and 4.53 bpm respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Editor\u2019s Note: As these analyses were observational in nature, we were unable to control for all variables that predict health (for example, stressful life events), so it is possible that the associations we found with RAMA and health are attributable to other unobserved characteristics in the groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the absolute impact of RAMA on health was small, all of the associations listed above were statistically significant (statistical metrics show that there is decisive evidence for a health impact). Prospective controlled studies are needed to confirm the extent and duration of RAMA\u2019s impact on RHR, sleep, and Stress Management Scores.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These early research findings highlight how even small amounts of relaxation and mindfulness may improve resting heart rate through in-the-moment stress management, and may help you to build your capacity to respond to stress over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We hope that it will inspire more users to schedule even small increments throughout their days, weeks, and months. In the meantime, at Fitbit, we will continue to identify and amplify ways to improve your health and will keep you posted on our progress. Stay healthy!<\/p>\n
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Users who averaged >16 sessions of RAMA, for at least 2 minutes at the time had 1 lower bpm RHR, 0.66 and 0.52higher stress and Sleep Scores <\/strong>than comparisons. Comparisons are users matched in sex at birth, age, Premium status, world region, AZM, step count, days active, and device type but did only 1 session.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tElisa is a Product Analyst at Fitbit working on Health Impact. Her aim is to help Fitbit users by providing data-driven and actionable recommendations for healthy behaviors. Before joining Google she obtained a PhD in neuroscience from UCL and worked over seven years at various prestigious academic institutes. Outside work, she loves spending time with friends and family, attending to her homegrown veggies, and running long(er) distances.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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