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The Oura Q&A: NFL Player Damar Hamlin
After a full recovery from sudden cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin uses Oura to understand how his habits, sleep, and training impact his health.
September 20, 2023
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“Being Active Is in Our DNA:” Father, 91, and Daughter, 56, Both Use Oura To Stay Healthy
Jim and his daughter Julie both use Oura to keep up with their daily exercise routines and overall health.
September 07, 2023
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This Oura Member’s HRV Improves When He Spends Time With Loved Ones
With Oura, Ismail E. learned about the impact of social connection on his health, as well as how to combat his life-long insomnia.
September 07, 2023
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With Oura, This Member Saw How Meditation & Breathwork Upped Her Energy and Focus
A fast-paced New Yorker, Julia E. harnessed Oura insights to understand the power of slowing down and listening to her body.
September 01, 2023
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Building “Movement for All” at Oura: Meet Maris J., Our Activity Product Manager
A marathon runner, former insomniac, and Oura member (and now employee!), Maris J. has made it her mission to make all movement count.
August 18, 2023
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How Tracking Oura Data Paved the Way to This Member’s 75-Pound Weight Loss
Tricia learned to prioritize consistency over perfection and transformed her health. Here’s how she used Oura along the way.
August 03, 2023
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Meet the Member Whose Oura Data Prompted a Life-Saving Visit to the Doctor
After Dave noticed a higher-than-usual RHR on his Oura data, he took steps to mitigate the risk of a heart attack.
July 27, 2023
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This Breathwork Coach Uses Oura to Measure the Effectiveness of Her Practice: Here’s How
A professional trainer, Nikki gains helpful insights into her health with Oura – from understanding the power of an afternoon nap to seeing instant improvements in her biomarkers through breathwork.
July 27, 2023
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Oura Data Reveals Effects of Summer Activities on Members’ Biometrics
The dog days of summer have arrived — but Oura members aren’t letting the heat and humidity slow them down. See how summer sports, travel, and the heat affect members’ data.
July 24, 2023
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8 Ways to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Oura Members
We asked the Oura community to share the habits and lifestyle changes that have increased their amount of restorative deep sleep.
July 21, 2023
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How Oura Helps Inform This Member’s Integrative Approach to Healing Stage 3 Cancer
Stephanie B. turned to alternative therapies such as acupuncture in her cancer journey — here’s how she used Oura to track her treatments along the way.
July 07, 2023
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How I Use Oura for a Competitive Edge as a High School Chess Champion
Oura member Nate S. uses Oura and mindfulness training to win National Chess Championships, as well as balance life in high school.
June 28, 2023
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How This Member Used Oura to Support Her Weight-Loss Journey
After losing more than 100 pounds after gastric bypass surgery, Bailey C. turned to her Oura data to understand her sleep and improve her habits.
June 28, 2023
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At 50, This Oura Member Hit a Lowpoint — Now at 63, She's Fitter than Ever
Meet Linda R., who overcame chronic fatigue, migraines, and pain with the support of Oura.
June 26, 2023
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How Meditation & Oura Helped This Entrepreneur Bounce Back from Burnout
Here's how Misha Y. leveraged the data and guided meditations in the Oura App to reduce stress and recover from burnout.
June 08, 2023
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"Our Oura Score Conversations Are As Routine As Morning Coffee:" How Kati and Jon Use Circles
The new Oura Circles feature has encouraged more open dialogue about their baseline scores, "good days," and overall health journeys.
June 07, 2023
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This Member Ran 2 Sub-3-Hour Marathons in 6 Days: Here’s How He Used Oura To Train
Marcus uses Oura to gauge his body’s recovery status between runs. But to Marcus, running is more than "going fast."
June 06, 2023
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At 66, This Oura Member Doubled His HRV and Improved His Health — Here’s How
Oura inspired Jussi L. to quit his job, improve his diet, and finally combat insomnia.
June 06, 2023
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Oura Helps This Member Balance Full-Time Work and School
See how Oura helped Nicole V. learn to balance her demanding schedule and avoid burnout by valuing rest and recovery.
June 06, 2023
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How the Higher Dose Founders Use Oura to Biohack Their Sleep & Performance
Lauren and Katie, Oura members and co-founders of the infrared technology brand Higher Dose, are on a mission to make biohacking more accessible to all.
May 26, 2023
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“Mental Health Begins In The Body:” Meet the Neuroscientist Who Uses HRV to Measure the Brain-Body Connection
Australian neuroscientist Kaushik Ram, PhD, shares how he uses Oura to monitor his HRV and offers methods to improve yours, too.
May 10, 2023
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How This Member Uses Oura to Manage IBD As Well As Her Everyday Stress
Here’s how Dada uses Oura to track her temperature trends to spot IBD flare-ups.
May 08, 2023
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Member Felicity V. Turned to Oura & Natural Cycles to Help Her Conceive
With highly detailed information about her fertility, Felicity got a positive pregnancy test within a month of integrating the apps!
May 05, 2023
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Meet 3 Female Entrepreneurs in LA Who Practice Self-Care With Oura
See how these successful female entrepreneurs use Oura Ring to track their cycles, prioritize rest, and build thriving wellness brands.
May 04, 2023
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10 Oura Community Wins for our 10th Anniversary
This May, Oura celebrates our 10th year of equipping people everywhere with the knowledge they need to live healthier, more balanced lives.
May 01, 2023
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Oura Supports This Mother & Daughter on Their Health Journeys While Strengthening Their Bond
Lindsay introduced Oura to her mom, Rita, a three-time cancer survivor. Both turn to Oura for encouragement and guidance along their own health journeys.
April 28, 2023
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How Dr. Elina Berglund, Co-Founder of Natural Cycles, Balances Being a Busy Mom & CEO With Oura
The entrepreneur and mom of two maintains a remarkably strong HRV and sleep schedule — here’s how she does it.
April 28, 2023
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How This Tech Founder Is Helping Women Take Control of Their Athletic Performance
See how athlete and mother, Hélène Guillaume, 36, uses Oura and Wild.AI to optimize her training and boost her performance.
April 28, 2023
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How This Health Coach & New Mom Uses Oura To Prioritize Sleep and Track Her Cycle
Cassidy N. uses her Oura Ring to track her sleep, menstrual cycle, and has noticed a dramatic difference in her sleep since cutting out alcohol.
April 21, 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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Brooke V. Uses Oura to Manage Lyme Disease, Track Her Cycle, & Sleep More Soundly
“Oura has also been a fabulous tool as I try different modalities and treatments,” Oura member Brooke V. tells us.
April 14, 2023
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All Hours with Oura: Kanoa Igarashi
In surfing, sport and science connect. See how celebrated Japanese-American surfer Kanoa Igarashi uses Oura insights to structure his training schedule.
April 05, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oura Helped Carolyn D. Visualize Her Recovery 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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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: 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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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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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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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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All Hours with Oura: Meet Becs Gentry
The distance runner and coach had to learn to slow down during her pregnancy, and her Oura Ring was there to help along the way.
November 03, 2022
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Meet the Oura Member (and Employee) Who Broke 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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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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Oura Helped These Members Get Engaged With Their Health — And Each Other
The Luxembourg-based couple used Oura as an engagement ring; now, it helps them track their health as they travel the world.
October 05, 2022
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The Oura Q&A: NBA All-Star Chris Paul
A leader on and off the basketball court, Chris Paul turns to Oura to make sure all aspects of his training are on point.
October 04, 2022
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The Oura Q&A: Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn
See how this all-time great uses the Oura App and Membership to stay on her A-game in fitness and recovery.
September 29, 2022
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All Hours with Oura: Meet Charlie Rocket
Music manager Charlie Rocket had it all — except his health. He changed course, achieved his lifelong dream of becoming an athlete, and now he helps others achieve theirs.
September 22, 2022
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Member Gabrielle B. Turns to Oura to Manage Her Reproductive and Mental Health
After noticing a sharp decline in her Sleep Score earlier this year, the 30-year-old was spurred to take action to support her mental health.
September 13, 2022
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All Hours with Oura: Meet Alexi Pappas
Armed with her Oura data, Olympian and author Alexi Pappas makes more informed choices for her training, creativity and overall health.
September 01, 2022
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All Hours with Oura: Meet The Pocket Queen
See how The Pocket Queen uses Oura to stay one step ahead of the beat of her busy life as a professional musician.
August 25, 2022
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The Oura Q&A: Professional Swimmer & Olympian Katie Ledecky
Here's how the highly decorated Olympic swimmer leverages her Oura insights to stay at the top of her game.
August 11, 2022
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Oura Helped Cyclist Hannah P. Realize the Value of Allowing Time to Heal
While Hannah was ready to ride again the next day, her Oura App insights clued her into the fact that she needed to allow her body to recover.
August 09, 2022
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Meet Rosie M., an Olympic Trampolinist Who Uses Oura to Modulate Her Training
Four-time Canadian Olympian Rosie M. relies on Oura to manage her training, adjust her nutrition, and prioritize self-care and recovery.
August 04, 2022
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The Oura Q&A: The Power of Light with Matt Maruca, Founder and CEO of Ra Optics
The founder of Ra Optics sheds light on an essential, yet often overlooked, component of health and well-being.
August 01, 2022
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Oura Q&A With Professional Beach Volleyball Player & Olympian Alix Klineman
October 27, 2021
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Oura Q&A With World Champion Surfer Carissa Moore
Word Champion Surfer, Carissa Moore, sits down with Oura to talk about sleep, recovery, and performance.
July 28, 2021
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The Founder of Sleep Science Academy Uses Oura to Help His Clients With Their Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Devin Burke is a TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Sleep Coach, and Founder of Sleep Science Academy. He’s been using Oura in his life for 4 years and with his clients for 3 years.
July 16, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Spot Changes In My Cycle
Dr. Carrie uses Oura to monitor changes in her menstrual cycle and hopes that sharing her insights can help others spot the impact of hormones on their bodies.
June 22, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Combat My Eating Disorder & Learn To Love Myself Again
Janice is a CX Specialist currently living in Taipei, Taiwan & California, and has been using Oura for a year.
May 14, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Navigate Work, Motherhood, & the Pandemic
Kacey is a Real Estate Broker in Southern California and a mother of two who has been using Oura for nine months to balance health, work, and motherhood.
May 08, 2021
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It's Not Weird
The Oura Community contains multitudes. With unique individuals and unique journeys come new and distinct tips, tricks, and routines. Some might seem weird, but in the Oura Community, it’s not weird if it works.
April 09, 2021
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Oura Helped Me Discover My Thyroid Issue
Jyoti is passionate about working with products at the intersection of hardware and software. What she didn’t expect was for it to sound the alarm on her health.
April 08, 2021
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Oura Community Members Share the Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine on Their Data
Members of the Oura Community have been reaching out to share their stories of how their bodies are responding to doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
April 07, 2021
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Oura Helped Me Have An Active Pregnancy
Laura originally purchased her Oura Ring to help with training and recovery but realized soon after becoming pregnant that the patterns it revealed could uniquely help her with her pregnancy journey.
April 05, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Improve My Sleep & Better Manage My Mental Health
Kristin is an actor, fitness coach, and professor who uses Oura to get better sleep and manage her mental health.
March 03, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Recover From PTSD & Manage My Depression
Lindsay is a US Army/Wall St Veteran who has been using her Oura Ring since October 2020 to combat her anxiety, depression, PTSD, and poor sleep quality.
March 03, 2021
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Oura Helps Me Map My Hormone & Creative Cycles
An inventor uses Oura to map her hormone cycles and harness her creative flurries.
March 03, 2021
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Oura Helps an Aerospace Medicine Resident Study Sleep in Antarctica
A NASA Flight Surgeon uses her Oura Ring to study sleep in Antarctica.
February 27, 2021
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Oura Empowered Me To Care For Myself During Pregnancy
From pregnancy to parenthood, a first-time mother shares her Oura journey.
February 26, 2021
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Oura Helps Athletes Maximize Performance With HRV4Training
Marco Altini is the founder of HRV4Training, an app and web platform that combines training load with heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) data from devices like Oura to help athletes monitor the effectiveness of their training routines.
February 05, 2021
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Oura Helps Us Stay on Top of Our Health & Brings Us Closer Together as a Family
Sean, Sudha, and Henry are a family of three currently living in Redwood City, CA. They are part of the small subgroup in the Oura community of families where each member is an Oura user, and they sat down with us to talk about their individual Oura experiences and how Oura brings them closer together as a family.
November 19, 2020
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Oura Helps Me Monitor My Health During My Battle With An Autoimmune Condition & Breast Cancer
"My doctor recommended a high dose of melatonin and low-dose beta-blockers. It was great to see the positive effects both interventions had on my Oura Ring data. My overnight heart rate stabilized and my sleep scores improved. That’s what he was trying to achieve.”
October 15, 2020
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Oura Helps a Professional Ultra Triathlete Manage His Life, Optimize His Training, & Break A Record
"Having the Oura Ring during these early times is awesome. It’s helping me get the groundwork laid down, but where I think it will really shine is during my training peak. With Oura, I’m not just the athlete sitting in a hyperbaric chamber, or sleeping by myself in an empty flat where I have complete control over most things in my environment."
October 07, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Get Better Sleep When I Share A Bed With My Partner
"I love my partner, but once we got married and started sharing a bed every night, it made me remember how great my past sleep was. Getting an Oura Ring really helped me validate what I had been feeling: my sleep sucks - even when I am in bed for a full eight hours."
October 01, 2020
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Oura Helped Us Monitor Our Covid-19 Symptoms
“We felt uneasy at first about sharing our experience due to the stigma associated with having COVID, but we eventually put our personal reservations aside in the hope that we could help others.”
September 18, 2020
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Oura & The Men’s U.S. Alpine Ski Team
Coach Bing travels the world with the team and uses Oura to help them maximize their performance.
September 01, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Spot My COVID-19 Symptoms
The Oura Ring helped a 55 year old health coach track his illness and recovery during his battle with COVID-19.
August 18, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Realize I Was Having An AFib Episode
A longtime Oura user keeps an eye out for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, in her Oura data.
July 23, 2020
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Oura Helps Healthcare Workers Prioritize Sleep During The Pandemic
Dr. Michael Orosco & Dr. Annie Park use a March Madness Sleep Score bracket to motivate their team during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 16, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Battle My Eating Disorders
An IT project manager uses her Oura Ring to help fight eating disorders.
July 14, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Realize That My Heart Was in Trouble
After looking at his Oura data, a police chief discovers a life-threatening pattern.
July 01, 2020
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What My Oura Ring Survived
Users share stories about what their Oura Rings have survived.
June 27, 2020
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Oura Helps Ben Greenfield Optimize His Performance
Personal trainer, biohacker, speaker, and performance coach Ben Greenfield sat down with us to talk about how and why he uses the Oura Ring.
June 04, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Train For My Bike Race
An Oura user monitors his data and uses it to decide his daily training intensity.
May 28, 2020
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Oura Helped Me Find Peace & Get a Good Night’s Sleep
A college student uses his Oura Ring to change his sleep habits in his pursuit of better mental and physical health.
May 24, 2020
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Oura Helps Me Optimize My Training For The Paralympics
A Dutch Paralympic swimmer uses Oura to optimize his training and maximize his performance.
February 04, 2019
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