Case Studies & Research
Research
The HeartMath system is underpinned by 20 years of research conducted by the Institute of HeartMath, an internationally recognised non-profit research and education organisation based in Boulder Creek, California.
An overview of the science behind the HeartMath system is available by downloading the following document:
"Science of The Heart: Exploring the Role of the Heart in Human Performance - An Overview of Research Conducted by the Institute of HeartMath"
The Institute of HeartMath offers an extensive online library of research, the vast majority of which is available free of charge. Some of the larger scientific research reports and monologues are available for a relatively small cost.
For access, click on the following link:
http://www.heartmath.org/research/research-home/research-center-home.html
Case Studies
The following case studies provide information regarding the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the HeartMath system.
• Return on Investment White Paper May 2009 
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• Achieving Peak Performance Download PDF
• The Impact of HeartMath programmes Download PDF
• An Analysis of the HeartMath Experience Download PDF
Links to other research
The following are links to reports of interesting recent research from areas such as stress, wellbeing, positive emotions, positive psychology, meditation and occupational health. The links are to articles from news providers such as national newspapers, Science Daily and the BBC, but in most cases the full journal references are provided at the end of each article.
Please also take a look at our news section and blog for regular discussion of developments in research and practice.
Positive emotions and happiness
Positive emotions increase life satisfaction by building resilience
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090708184544.htm
Human emotions hold sway over health worldwide
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090304091229.htm
Happiness lengthens life
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080805075614.htm
Happiness and satisfaction might lead to better health
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080830161436.htm
Emotional state management and meditation
Brief Meditative Exercise Helps Cognition
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100414184220.htm
Mindfulness Meditation Training Changes Brain Structure in Eight Weeks
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110121144007.htm
Meditation Helps Increase Attention Span
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714121737.htm
Positive Well-Being to Higher Telomerase: Psychological Changes from Meditation Training Linked to Cellular Health
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101103171642.htm
How Meditation Affects the Grey Matter of the Brain
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-r-hamilton-phd/how-meditation-affects-th_b_751233.html
Meditation may affect grey matter
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090512134655.htm
Workplace stress
Bad managers are real killers
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/channel/Leadership/news/865263/bad-managers-real-killer/
Power at work has payoffs, but not for health
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091019134720.htm
Work stress leads to heart disease and diabetes
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060123170630.htm
Women under 50 face work stress risk
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8663090.stm
When work interferes with life
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112135038.htm
Too much overtime is bad for your health
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/may/11/overtime-heart-risks-research
Work stress linked to financial squeeze
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8683184.stm
Stress at work facts from ISMA
http://www.isma.org.uk/about-stress/facts-about-stress.html
Stress at work report by The Work Foundation (2009)
http://www.theworkfoundation.com/research/publications/publicationdetail.aspx?oItemId=69&parentPageID=103&PubType=
Stress and negative emotions
Wounds take longer to heal when you are anxious or stressed
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/wounds-take-longer-to-heal-when-you-are-anxious-or-stressed-study-finds-1996224.html
Resilience factor low in depression
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100516195653.htm
Key factor in stress effects on brain identified
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080123100328.htm
Emotional Response May Predict How the Body Responds to Stress
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110217083125.htm
High Stress Hormone Levels Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Mortality
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100909073909.htm
High Blood Cortisol Levels Significantly Increases Death Rate in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100426081316.htm
Behavioral Problems Linked to Cortisol Levels
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110209124143.htm
Does Adolescent Stress Lead to Mood Disorders in Adulthood?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101103135348.htm
Stressed-out Mums May Worsen Their Child's Asthma
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101006203006.htm
