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Abstract: Affective patterns based on physiological signals reflect bodily changes linked to specific emotional states. Previous studies on the cardiac electrical signal, a key peripheral ...

Just like body composition analysis is a prime selling point of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Garmin Body Battery (available on most current models) is a key feature on the brand's smartwatches that ...

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BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Andy Yeh develops artificial proteins in his lab. Cortisol is a crucial hormone that regulates many important bodily functions like blood pressure and ...