Wearables Health Tech and The Pulse Cure with Torkil Færø

Wearables Health Tech and The Pulse Cure with Torkil Færø

From LIVETHEFUEL by Scott W. Mulvaney

July 30, 2025 · 1h 27m · Episode 463

About this episode

Scott Mulvaney and Dr. Torkil Færø discuss the impact of wearable technology on health management and the importance of heart rate variability.

Wearable Technology For Your Health: Scott Mulvaney welcomes todays guest co-host, Dr. Torkil Færø, a freelance doctor from Norway with 26 years of experience. They discuss the importance of health, lifestyle balance, and technology in disease prevention and management. Dr. Færø emphasizes the role of wearables in monitoring health metrics like heart rate, stress levels, and sleep patterns. He shares his personal journey of losing 40 pounds and improving his health after his father's death. They also touch on the limitations of traditional medical education and the potential of technology to empower individuals to take control of their health. Torkil's book, "The Pulse Cure," has been a success in Norway, focusing on heart rate variability and stress management. Scott and Dr. Færø discuss the benefits of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring, particularly through wearable technology. Mulvaney shares his interest in using HRV to help his wife, a former on-call doctor, improve her sleep and circadian rhythm. Dr. Faarvaer highlights the application of HRV in veterinary medicine and with handicapped children. They emphasize the importance of personalized health management, noting…

People in this episode

Host: Scott W. Mulvaney

Guest: Dr. Torkil Færø

Topics covered

  • wearable technology
  • health monitoring
  • heart rate variability
  • personalized health management
  • disease prevention
  • lifestyle balance

Keywords

  • wearables
  • health tech
  • HRV
  • stress management
  • lifestyle balance
  • disease prevention
  • personal health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Pulse Cure

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