What Is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
Your heart rate variability (HRV) is a great indicator of how adaptable your body is, and it can help you detect stress and other health problems. Below, discover the answer to the question “What’s a good HRV?”
Inside the Ring: Oura’s Data-Driven Approach to Quantifying Chronic Stress
From partnering with university researchers to collecting a massive validation dataset, learn how Oura created Cumulative Stress, a feature that measures long-term physiological strain.
2025 Year in Review: Explore Your Oura Data & Global Wellness Trends
Women are sleeping more, but who is more stressed? Dive into Oura's 2025 Year in Review for a breakdown of global health metrics, gender-based trends, and more.
How the Finns Beat the Winter Blues
Oura employees from the world’s happiest country share their well-earned wisdom for beating the winter blues.
Oura Data Reveals the True Impact of Alcohol on Sleep
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.
Inside the Ring: Crafting the Colorful Oura Ring 4 Ceramic
Go behind-the-scenes and learn more about the years-long process of crafting the high-performance Oura Ring 4 Ceramic.
It’s Back-to-School Season: 5 Tips to Help Your Family Sleep Better
Oura experts share five essential tips that’ll help you prepare for a successful (and restful) back-to-school season.
Independent Study Finds Oura Ring Most Accurate Wearable for HRV & RHR
A new peer-reviewed study found Oura Ring HRV & resting heart rate measurements to be the most accurate among consumer wearables tested.
What Meal Logging Data Reveals About Oura Members’ Everyday Eating Habits
Explore surprising Oura data showing popular food choices, common meal timing, and how members are hitting their protein goals with realistic, convenient foods.
From Walks to Weight Lifting: What Are the Top Workouts for Female Oura Members?
New Oura data reveals women are embracing strength training and Pilates across all age groups—learn which other workouts came out on top.
Why Step Count Is a “High-Performance Metric” Says Fitness Expert Don Saladino
Oura member and trainer Don Saladino shares his balanced approach to fitness, favorite Oura features, and go-to recovery strategies.
How Did the U.S. Heatwave Impact Oura Members’ Sleep & Activity? A State-by-State Analysis
Discover how the heatwave impacted Oura members’ sleep quality and activity levels, plus expert tips for better ZZZs on hot nights.