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All research articles

Here you can find all articles published by the Terra Research team. All articles consist of original findings.

Sleep & Recovery Insights

Why Mondays Might Be Your Healthiest Day: What 1,000+ Sleepers Taught Us About Recovery

Sleep and HRV data visualization

Across 1,000+ users, HRV tends to peak on Monday/Tuesday—sleep consistency matters as much as duration, and weekend reco...

January 15, 2025

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HRV Deep Dive

The Heart Rate Variability Paradox: Why Higher Isn't Always Better

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Analysis of 50,000+ HRV readings shows higher isn't always better—context and trends matter more than absolute values.

January 10, 2025

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Training Optimization

Exercise Intensity vs Recovery: Finding Your Personal Sweet Spot

Athlete data showing exercise intensity vs recovery correlation

Data from 2,000+ athletes reveals highly individual relationships between training intensity and recovery—one size does...

January 5, 2025

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Device Analysis

Wearable Device Accuracy: A Comprehensive Comparison Study

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We compared 15 popular wearables against clinical equipment to quantify accuracy for heart rate, sleep, and activity tra...

December 20, 2024

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Women's Health Research

The Menstrual Cycle's Impact on Athletic Performance: Data from 5,000+ Women

Data visualization showing performance metrics across menstrual cycles

Analysis of 5,000+ women shows how cycle phases influence performance and recovery, informing smarter periodized trainin...

December 15, 2024

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Age & Performance

Age and Recovery: How Training Response Changes Across Decades

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Longitudinal data from 10,000+ users shows recovery patterns and optimal training responses shift meaningfully with age.

December 10, 2024

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Holistic Health

Stress, Sleep, and Immunity: The Connected Triangle

Interconnected diagram showing stress, sleep, and immunity relationships

Biomarker data highlights how stress, sleep quality, and immune function interact—and how to act on those insights.

December 5, 2024

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Metabolic Insights

Nutrition Timing and Metabolic Health: When You Eat Matters

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CGM data from 3,000+ participants shows meal timing significantly impacts metabolic health and glucose regulation.

November 30, 2024

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