Sleep Basics
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Sleep Basics
How Long Does It Take to Fall Asleep? Understanding Sleep Latency
Sleep latency — the time it takes you to fall asleep — is typically between 10 to 20 minutes. Learn more about why yours might be high or low.
November 22, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Colder Days, More Sleep? Here’s Why You May Sleep More in Winter
See how sleep patterns change during the colder, darker months and over the holidays, according to Oura member data.
November 20, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Dreams Help Regulate Your Emotions and Reduce Stress
Dreams — which occur in the REM phase of sleep — play a vital role in regulating your emotions.
October 18, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Stress Affects Your Sleep
Tired but wired? Learn the science behind stress and sleep, and how to reverse the impacts of stress on your shuteye.
September 28, 2023
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How Your Sleep Needs Change Throughout Your Life
While it may not be surprising to learn that adults between age 30 and 50 sleep the least, wait until you see which age group sleeps the most (and why!).
September 28, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Sleeping Heart Rate Varies by Age
Your resting heart rate varies throughout your life for several reasons. Here, gain a clearer understanding of the average resting heart rate by age.
September 25, 2023
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How Caffeine Impacts Your Sleep
Whether you have one cup of joe daily or you sip triple lattes all day long, it's essential to learn how caffeine impacts your sleep.
August 31, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Why Do I Wake Up Tired? How to Feel More Alert in the Morning
To feel more energized upon waking, it's important to learn about the science of sleep inertia and what you can do to prevent it.
August 10, 2023
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Sleep Basics
What Causes Low HRV During Sleep?
Learn more about how — and why — this biometric fluctuates during the night.
August 08, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Late-Night Eating Can Impact Your Sleep
Find out how a midnight meal can harm your sleep quality — and what to choose if the munchies strike at night.
June 22, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Longer Days, Less Sleep?
Here's how Oura members' sleep habits change during the sunnier summer days — plus, easy ways to optimize yours.
June 21, 2023
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Sleep Basics
6 Common Misconceptions About Sleep Paralysis
Uncover the facts behind these common misconceptions about sleep paralysis, including whether or not it's harmful to your health.
June 07, 2023
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Sleep Basics
6 Sleep Apnea Myths, Debunked
Despite the prevalence of the condition, there are many sleep apnea myths — here, uncover the truth behind six common ones.
June 07, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Inside the Ring: Developing Oura’s Latest Sleep Staging Algorithm
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of developing our new, more-accurate-than-ever sleep staging algorithm.
May 30, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Quiz: Why Am I So Tired Lately?
Tired of guessing why you’re tired? Designed for women, this quiz can help point you to potential causes.
May 16, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Why Am I Tired in the Afternoon?
Find out why you’re tired, especially post-lunch – and what you can do about it.
May 11, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Long Should You Nap?
Is there a perfect nap length? Learn how to take the ultimate power nap.
May 11, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Can You Sleep Too Much?
Find out why more isn’t always better when it comes to sleep.
May 10, 2023
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Sleep Basics
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.
May 09, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Male and Female Sleep Patterns: How Do They Differ, and Why?
Find out why men and women sleep differently, and why. Plus, discover what Oura data reveals about these gender differences in sleep.
April 27, 2023
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Sleep Basics
Why Do You Have Vivid Dreams Before Your Period?
Many people who menstruate report having bizarre dreams before their period. We investigate the science behind them and explain why there’s no cause for concern.
April 27, 2023
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Sleep Basics
The 7 Best Types of Sounds to Sleep By
Trouble falling (or staying) asleep? We’ve rounded up the 7 best sounds to fall asleep to so you can block out noise and get a good night’s sleep.
April 26, 2023
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Sleep Basics
The Link Between Sleep and Fertility in Women
Turns out, sleep and fertility are deeply connected. Here, learn how melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles, can affect fertility levels.
April 24, 2023
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Sleep Basics
What Causes Period Nightmares? The Science Behind Bad PMS Dreams
Experiencing bad dreams around your period is more common than you may think. Discover the science behind them and why they’re nothing to worry about.
April 24, 2023
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Can PMS Cause Insomnia and Affect Your Sleep Quality?
Find out why you may have trouble sleeping prior to your period, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
April 23, 2023
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Oura Data Shows How Members’ Chronotypes Vary By Age, Gender, and Country
We dug into the data to discover some interesting variations in Oura members' chronotypes across three characteristics.
April 20, 2023
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Sleep Basics
The Surprising Link Between Menopause and Sleep Apnea
Here's the connection between snoring and menopause, and how hormonal changes during this stage of life can increase the risk of sleep apnea.
April 18, 2023
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Sleep Basics
How Sleeping Background Noise Can Impact Your Sleep Quality
Does sleeping background noise matter to a good night's sleep? Find out here.
April 11, 2023
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Sleep Basics
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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Sleep Basics
Why Sleep Matters
Getting enough restorative sleep helps keep your autonomic nervous, hormone, and immune systems balanced.
March 10, 2023
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Sleep Basics
8 Popular Sleeping Positions & 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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Sleep Basics
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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Sleep Basics
Stressed? Anxious? REM Sleep Can Be Your Mind’s Reset Button
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
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Sleep Basics
How Sleep Works
We are often told that sleep is in our brains. In reality, sleep occurs throughout your brain AND body.
February 18, 2020
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Sleep Basics
How Alcohol Impacts Your Sleep
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
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