Recent Stories
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What Is Green Noise & Can It Help You Sleep Better?
You’ve heard of white noise, but what about green noise? Discover what it is and whether it can help you get a better night’s sleep.
March 27, 2023
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Is Sleeping on the Couch at Night Bad for You?
Do you find yourself sleeping on your couch at night? Ever wondered if it might be bad for your health? Here’s all you need to know.
March 27, 2023
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How Lewis C. Improved His Autoimmune Symptoms, Sleep, & Lifestyle With Oura
The engineer-turned-health-coach shares how he tracked, and ultimately solved, his mysterious health struggles with Oura.
March 23, 2023
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How Pro Surfer Kai Lenny Stays Balanced on the Water (& in Life)
The big-wave surfer from Hawaii turns to Oura to guide him toward balance as a new father of twin daughters.
March 23, 2023
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Sleeping Heart Rate: Look for These 4 Patterns
Your sleeping heart rate may reveal more than you realize, from effects of late meals to misalignment with your body clock, and more.
March 16, 2023
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Why Do I Sleep With One Leg Bent Up? The Half-Stomach Position
Sleeping with one bent knee is more common than you might realize. What causes this sleep position, and what does it say about you?
March 16, 2023
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What Is Your Chronotype & Why Does It Matter?
Oura members can now discover whether they’re a morning person, night owl, or another chronotype, and adjust their daily schedules accordingly.
March 15, 2023
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How This Oura Member Learned to Embrace Her “Evening” Chronotype & Align to Her Ideal Schedule
Hear how Jonna S. took advantage of her Oura App insights to banish guilt and realign her daily schedule with her body's prime hours.
March 15, 2023
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Revenge Sleep Procrastination: How ADHD Can Make You Struggle With Bedtime
Learn why people who have ADHD can struggle with their bedtimes, and explore five strategies to combat it.
March 14, 2023
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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Sleep Hygiene
Follow these tips to improve your sleep hygiene — from your behaviors to your bedroom.
March 10, 2023
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Why Sleep Matters
Getting enough restorative sleep helps keep your autonomic nervous, hormone, and immune systems balanced.
March 10, 2023
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How Does the Soldier Sleeping Position Impact Sleep Quality?
Find out if the soldier sleeping position is good for your sleep quality, and what you can do to sleep better.
March 09, 2023
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8 Popular Sleeping Positions: Find Out What They Mean For Your Health
Your preferred sleeping position can tell you a lot about your health — but what about your personality? Discover what the science says.
March 09, 2023
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How Lisa D. Uses Oura to Ease her Sleep Anxiety
After her naturopathic doctor recommended Oura, Lisa learned how to optimize her sleep for more energy — and less stress.
March 03, 2023
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Curling Up in Bed: The Impact of the Fetal Position on Overall Sleep Quality
Find out if curling up in bed — aka the fetal position — is good for your sleep quality or if it's time to consider another sleeping position.
March 02, 2023
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The “Starfish” Sleeping Position: Is It Okay to Sleep With Your Arms Above Your Head?
Find out the benefits and potential drawbacks of sleeping with your arms above your head.
March 01, 2023
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Try Oura’s Guided Sleep Meditations for Deep and Restful Sleep
Many people who have problems sleeping have found success using guided sleep meditations. Here are 5 types of guided meditations to help.
February 21, 2023
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Gemma’s Journey to Being Alcohol-Free With Oura
The UK-based author had an "a-ha" moment after a terrible hangover on vacation — see how Oura helped her change her ways.
February 17, 2023
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All Hours with Oura: Meet Sig Zane
A child of Hawaiʻi, Sig derives inspiration from the abundant nature that surrounds him and uses Oura as a reminder to re-center.
February 16, 2023
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Why Do I Sleep With My Knees Up?
Learn about the pros and cons of sleeping with your knees up, including potential reasons why you gravitate to this sleeping position.
February 15, 2023
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What Are the 4 Stages of Sleep?
Learn how deep, light, and REM sleep all play different roles in your health.
February 15, 2023
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What Is a “Sleep Divorce” & Is It Right for Your Relationship?
Here’s how to tell if a sleep divorce is right for you — and if so, how to ensure it’s beneficial for both your sleep quality and your relationship.
February 14, 2023
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Can You Snore With Your Mouth Closed? How Mouth Tape Impacts Snoring
Dealing with snoring? You might be curious about methods like mouth taping that claim to stop snoring in its tracks — here, how they stack up.
February 09, 2023
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This Retired Rugby Player Uses Oura to Break Bad Habits & Kickstart a New Career
Oura member Ben A. shares how he tackled bad habits, including drinking alcohol and caffeine too late, to get better sleep in less time.
February 09, 2023
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Learn About Oura’s Compassionate Approach to Sleep
Our sleep philosophy follows three guiding principles that focus on self-compassion and allow for imperfection.
February 08, 2023
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The 10 Most Effective Coffee Alternatives for Pregnancy
No matter your reasons for wanting to cut down on caffeine, these ten alternatives will give you a natural energy boost.
February 07, 2023
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Member Ted N. Used his Oura Data to Detect an A-fib Episode
"I love the Oura Ring. It's the best $400 I ever spent — it probably saved my life," Ted says.
January 26, 2023
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6 Surprising Bad Sleeping Habits & How to Break Them (for Good)
These science-backed tips and strategies will empower you to make this the year you improve your sleep quality.
January 26, 2023
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This CEO Turns to Oura Ring Not Only for Himself, But Also for Those Around Him
Shane Heath, founder of MUD\WTR and a longtime Oura member, uses Oura Ring to create an intentional culture of wellness at his company.
January 23, 2023
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How Can Intermittent Fasting Improve Your Sleep?
Learn how to take advantage of your body’s natural sleep pattern by “circadian fasting.”
January 23, 2023
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Sauna & Sleep: A Winning Combo?
Spending time in the sauna, whether traditional or infrared, can deliver big benefits for your sleep and overall health.
January 18, 2023
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Oura Data Helps Carolyn D. Visualize her Progress as She Recovers from a Major Medical Procedure
As she recovered, she appreciated Oura's weekly and monthly views to track her progress over time.
January 11, 2023
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8 Secrets from Finland to Stay Happy and Healthy This Winter
Oura employees from the world’s happiest country share their well-earned wisdom for beating the winter blues.
December 29, 2022
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Can Meditation Help You Sleep?
Counting sheep? Learn more about meditation, an ancient practice with science-backed benefits that can help you fall and stay asleep.
December 27, 2022
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How Accurate Are Oura's Heart Rate & HRV Measurements?
The Oura Ring performed near-perfect for resting heart rate (r² = 0.996) and extremely high for heart rate variability (r² = 0.980) when compared to a medical-grade ECG device.
February 15, 2023
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Oura Data Shows Heart Rate Trends in Argentina & France During World Cup Final
Oura’s data science team analyzed heart rate data from the two countries to find out how the thrilling game impacted members' biometrics.
December 19, 2022
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2022 Year in Review: Find Out Which Countries Had the Best Sleep Scores, Most Nappers, & More
From best sleep days to peak Readiness months, discover several interesting trends from anonymized data from global Oura members.
December 15, 2022
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2022 Year in Review: Your Oura House, Explained
Learn more about your Oura House from your Year in Review and how to boost your scores for the others.
December 15, 2022
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Tired During Your Period? 5 Potential Reasons Why
Period fatigue is a monthly reality for many people who menstruate. Discover the possible causes of period fatigue and ways to boost your energy.
December 15, 2022
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Tired but Can't Sleep? Here Are 5 Possible Reasons Why
Exhausted, but lying in bed awake? We're here to help. Here are 5 reasons why you may be struggling to sleep, even when you feel tired.
December 14, 2022
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ŌURA and Real Madrid Next Partner to Provide Insights on Club Recovery and Training
The Oura Ring will deliver a holistic overview of health and performance readiness to Real Madrid players.
December 13, 2022
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Oura Supported Adrian L. in his Recovery From Two Football Injuries & Inspired a New Career Goal
After giving up his dream of playing professional football, Adrian was inspired by Oura to set his sights on a career in sports medicine.
December 14, 2022
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3 Common Mistakes When Setting New Year’s Resolutions, According to a Behavioral Scientist
Plus, three science-backed solutions that’ll help you find success this year.
December 09, 2022
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10 Simple Breathing Exercises for Relaxation
Feeling stressed out? Use these simple breathing exercises to quickly alleviate stress and tension.
December 08, 2022
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5 Simple Breathing Techniques for a Good Night’s Sleep
These science-backed breathwork exercises can help bring your body into a state of deep relaxation for improved rest.
December 07, 2022
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OURA and SB C&S Partner to Bring Oura Ring to Japan
This is the first ŌURA retail rollout in Asia in which the Oura Ring is available for purchase at a physical store.
December 06, 2022
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What Is a Polysomnography (PSG) Sleep Study?
A PSG sleep study is the gold-standard to measure sleep stage and detect sleep disorders. Learn more about it, and why Oura Ring is a worthy alternative.
December 06, 2022
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Member Felicity V. Turned to Oura & Natural Cycles to Help Her Conceive
Thanks to the detailed information about her fertility, Felicity got a positive pregnancy test within a month of integrating the apps!
December 06, 2022
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ŌURA For Business: An Evolved Wellness Solution Upgrading How Organizations Support Their People
Connecting individual wellbeing and organizational outcomes, our enterprise solutions bring Sleep, Readiness, and Recovery full-circle to make wellness measurable, actionable, and attainable for organizations.
December 01, 2022
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Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Getting the “Perfect” Night of Sleep
Researchers have recently coined the term “orthsomnia” to describe a preoccupation with sleep. Here’s how to build a more balanced approach.
November 22, 2022
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5 Ways to Find a Healthy Balance During the Holidays
Taking care of your health doesn’t need to add to the stress of the season.
November 21, 2022
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Oura’s New Sleep Staging Algorithm: The Gold Standard of Wearable Sleep Tracking
We're thrilled to share our new, highly advanced sleep staging algorithm with the Oura community. Read more about it here.
November 16, 2022
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This Member Uses Oura Data to Detect and Prepare For Nighttime Seizures
Alison's Oura Ring also helped her and her healthcare team detect a connection between her seizures and her menstrual cycle.
November 10, 2022
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Busting the 14-Day Ovulation Myth
The oft-quoted concept that ovulation happens on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle isn't always accurate — here's why.
November 07, 2022
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How to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time Changes
If your one of the millions feeling out of step during Daylight Saving Time, check out these tips to help prepare your mind and body for the time change.
November 04, 2022
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This Oura Member (and Employee) Is Attempting to Break a Running World Record
Ultrarunner Don Reichelt turns to Oura data to help him train for a record-breaking feat: running for 24 hours straight.
November 01, 2022
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How Does Alcohol Impact Oura Members?
You already know alcohol isn't doing you any favors. But how does it affect your Oura biometrics? Here's what our community data shows.
October 31, 2022
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The Gucci x Oura Ring Returns for a Limited-Edition Run
Hear how skiing legend Lindsey Vonn benefits from her ring, plus get inspired by stylish shots from other Gucci x Oura members.
October 26, 2022
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Light Sleep: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Here's why you shouldn’t sleep on this integral stage of shuteye.
October 26, 2022
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Oura Now Offers Period Prediction Feature
Get to know the latest addition to Oura’s growing suite of reproductive health features.
October 24, 2022
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REM Sleep: What Is It and How to Get More
Looking to get more REM? Check out these tips and the science behind getting more Zzz's.
October 24, 2022
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How Oura Members’ Readiness Scores Change Throughout The Week
Plus, more interesting findings based on community data from the past three months.
October 20, 2022
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Therabody and Oura Collaborate to Improve Recovery & Showcase Oura Ring in Person
The two brands will provide Oura members and Therabody users with a smart way to recover by combining effective restorative therapies with biometric data.
October 18, 2022
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Restless Sleep? How to Reduce Tossing and Turning at Night
Tossing and turning is frustrating, but also normal. Learn the common causes of restless sleep, and how to sleep more soundly.
October 06, 2022
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