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What’s the Best Sleeping Position for Neck Pain?

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    ​​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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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 Sleep Matters

    Getting enough restorative sleep helps keep your autonomic nervous, hormone, and immune systems balanced.

    March 10, 2023

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    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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    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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    How Sleep Helps Muscle Recovery and Growth

    May 12, 2022

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    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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    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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    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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