Health
Anxiety and sleep issues often go hand in hand. As one increases, so does the other – much to our frustration. A night spent tossing and turning leads to more anxiety the next day, and this anxiety, if left unchecked, can cause a fitful night’s sleep.
July 16, 2021
Health
You hear these phrases all the time: “Be present,” “Live in the moment,” “The present is life’s best present.” But how do you do this when your mind keeps wandering to yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries?
July 09, 2021
Health
Can’t stop yawning? Feeling sleepy in the afternoon is a common experience. Sometimes, we put this down to overeating at lunch, but the ‘post-lunch dip’ is driven by our body clock. Find out what you can start doing to counter this.
July 01, 2021
Health
Conventionally, adult humans are “monophasic sleepers,” which means they sleep in a single block, depositing sleep as one payment each night. However, some individuals have tried “polyphasic sleeping,” where sleep is divided up throughout the day in a series of smaller sleep segments of a few hours scattered throughout the day.
July 01, 2021
Health
We could all benefit from a boost in alertness, particularly when our sleep has been disrupted, or we're feeling drowsy. But do you know what makes us feel sleepy in the afternoon, and how long you should nap to maximize the benefits, and minimize the downsides?
July 01, 2021
Health
We’ve all been there. It’s 2 pm, you just had lunch, loads more to get done, but your body wants a breather. What if you just took a nap? Naps, when done right, are a perfect way to take a short mental timeout during the day.
June 25, 2021
Health
Currently, there aren’t many available tools that can help you learn about your personal cycling patterns. Researchers at Oura wanted to help answer these types of questions by compiling anonymized data across 40,000 menstrual cycles from the Oura Community.
June 22, 2021
Health
Wild.AI can now import sleep and resting heart rate data from Oura to appear in your morning Wild.AI check-ins.
June 22, 2021
Health
Looking to get more REM? Check out these tips and the science behind getting more Zzz's.
May 24, 2021
Health
How do I get more deep sleep? It's not always easy, but these science-backed tips can help make sure your body gets what it needs.
May 24, 2021
Health
Want to improve your sleep and build healthy habits that can last a lifetime? Put these 7 tips to the test.
March 18, 2021
Health
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.
March 12, 2021
Health
How can you increase your HRV and make it more consistent?
February 26, 2021
Health
The calendar striking 2021 brings a new opportunity to make positive personal change and regain our mental resilience. But there’s one important question we are all asking ourselves: “Where do I start?” The answer? With You.
January 06, 2021
Health
With Oura's holiday health tips, you can make a commitment to yourself this holiday season — and go into the new year rested and ready.
December 10, 2020
Health
Information Overload and Mental Fatigue, there are entire companies and products dedicated to solving these issues. But, without a definitive end on the horizon, time has not been the universal healer we are used to, and our mental fatigue is worsening.
October 23, 2020
Health
With a population as anxiety-ridden as ours, thousands of remedies have circulated online, in our extended families, or on our new favorite Netflix original series, but, like thousands of anything, it can get overwhelming.
September 24, 2020
Health
When it comes to your health, sleep is your armor. Here's how it works.
March 19, 2020
Health
Your body is unique, and every person shows different patterns of strain, recovery, and illness. Learn how to spot yours.
March 19, 2020
Health
Tips from other users to build new routines for staying healthy at home.
March 05, 2020
Health
Having a glass of wine or a nightcap before bed is a common nighttime ritual. But this is one shortcut you may want to avoid...
February 18, 2020
Health
Learn how to take advantage of your body’s natural sleep pattern by “circadian fasting.”
February 18, 2020
Health
What if losing weight was as easy as turning off the lights, jumping under the covers, and getting some sleep?
February 18, 2020
Health
Studies focused on brainwaves, hormone production, cardiovascular activity, and oxygen consumption show an overwhelmingly positive relationship between meditation and sleep quality.
February 18, 2020
Health
We are often told that sleep is in our brains. In reality, sleep occurs throughout your brain AND body.
February 18, 2020
Health
Learn how deep, light, and REM sleep all play different roles in your health.
February 18, 2020
Health
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Find out how it impacts you.
February 18, 2020
Health
Getting enough restorative sleep helps keep your autonomic nervous, hormone, and immune systems balanced.
February 18, 2020
Health
Did you know you can help your body fight jet lag by changing the way you sleep, eat, and stay active?
February 12, 2020
Health
Your body’s unique internal clock can be thrown off by your cell phone, laptop, and other before-bed habits.
February 12, 2020
Health
Your sleep patterns change from childhood to adulthood. Learn how to optimize your sleep at every life phase.
February 12, 2020
Health
Everyone stresses out sometimes. The good news is that, with practice, you have the power to control your own stress response.
February 12, 2020
Health
Ever wonder what stress or anxiety look like in your body? Your HRV can tell you.
February 12, 2020
Health
Late-night meals and snacks can affect the time it takes for you to fall asleep, your sleep efficiency, and even your REM and deep sleep numbers.
February 12, 2020
Health
Your body varies day by day, so why not your training regimen? Use HRV to get the most out of your workouts.
February 12, 2020
Health
Our bodies were made to move, yet our modern lifestyles have us logging a lot of sedentary hours. What's the cost?
February 12, 2020
Health
If you’re considering sleeping aids, understanding how they work may impact how often you rely on them.
February 12, 2020
Health
If you want to keep your sleep cycles on track, it’s a good idea to understand how your genes, gender, diet, and dosage all impact how your body processes caffeine.
February 12, 2020
Health
When stressful thoughts consume your day, it can feel as though stress is strictly a mental problem. The reality is that stress materializes as both emotional and physiological symptoms.
February 12, 2020
Health
Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you're at rest. It's a good indication of your sleep quality, recovery, and overall health.
February 12, 2020
Health
Oura gathers and interprets messages from your body, empowering you to pick up on your internal changes over hours, days, months, or seasons.
February 11, 2020
Health
Each day, your body has plans to adjust your temperature to follow your circadian rhythm by warming you up to start the day and cooling you down for sleep. Yet diet, exercise, hormones, and many other things affect your temperature.
February 11, 2020
Health
Learn more about your respiratory rate and how monitoring changes can alert you to changes in your physical fitness, health, or hormone cycle.
February 11, 2020
Health
By looking at your resting heart rate (RHR) curve, you can also see the effects of late meals, evening workouts, alcohol, sickness, or being misaligned with your body’s ideal sleep window.
February 11, 2020
Health
HRV can react to stress and/or illness before resting heart rate (RHR), which makes it one of your body’s most powerful signals—providing useful insights into your stress levels, recovery status, and general well-being.
February 10, 2020
Health
How to run an experiment with your Oura data and find out what works for your body and lifestyle.
January 02, 2020
