Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
See how sleep patterns change during the colder, darker months and over the holidays, according to Oura member data.
November 20, 2023
Sleep Basics
Dreams — which occur in the REM phase of sleep — play a vital role in regulating your emotions.
October 18, 2023
Sleep Basics
Tired but wired? Learn the science behind stress and sleep, and how to reverse the impacts of stress on your shuteye.
September 28, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
Learn more about how — and why — this biometric fluctuates during the night.
August 08, 2023
Sleep Basics
Find out how a midnight meal can harm your sleep quality — and what to choose if the munchies strike at night.
June 22, 2023
Sleep Basics
Here's how Oura members' sleep habits change during the sunnier summer days — plus, easy ways to optimize yours.
June 21, 2023
Sleep Basics
Uncover the facts behind these common misconceptions about sleep paralysis, including whether or not it's harmful to your health.
June 07, 2023
Sleep Basics
Despite the prevalence of the condition, there are many sleep apnea myths — here, uncover the truth behind six common ones.
June 07, 2023
Sleep Basics
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of developing our new, more-accurate-than-ever sleep staging algorithm.
May 30, 2023
Sleep Basics
Tired of guessing why you’re tired? Designed for women, this quiz can help point you to potential causes.
May 16, 2023
Sleep Basics
Find out why you’re tired, especially post-lunch – and what you can do about it.
May 11, 2023
Sleep Basics
Is there a perfect nap length? Learn how to take the ultimate power nap.
May 11, 2023
Sleep Basics
Find out why more isn’t always better when it comes to sleep.
May 10, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
Find out why you may have trouble sleeping prior to your period, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
April 23, 2023
Sleep Basics
We dug into the data to discover some interesting variations in Oura members' chronotypes across three characteristics.
April 20, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
Does sleeping background noise matter to a good night's sleep? Find out here.
April 11, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
Getting enough restorative sleep helps keep your autonomic nervous, hormone, and immune systems balanced.
March 10, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
Learn how deep, light, and REM sleep all play different roles in your health.
February 15, 2023
Sleep Basics
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
Sleep Basics
We are often told that sleep is in our brains. In reality, sleep occurs throughout your brain AND body.
February 18, 2020
Sleep Basics
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