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Oura was founded in Finland in 2013 with a singular focus: to improve the way we live our lives. United by a shared mission to empower people to own their potential, the Oura Team is made up of scientists, engineers, data analysts, researchers, health writers, and more. We are here to help you navigate the vulnerability of health through personal guidance, and we all are unwavering in our commitment to accuracy, validation, and design.
What are the 4 stages of sleep?

What Are the 4 Stages of Sleep?

Learn how deep, light, and REM sleep all play different roles in your health.

Can Meditation Help You Sleep?

Counting sheep? Learn more about meditation, an ancient practice with science-backed benefits that can help you fall and stay asleep.

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Everything You Need to Know About Melatonin

While there are certain use cases for this popular supplement, it's not a cure-all for sleep problems. Here's what you need to know.

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How Does the Oura Ring Track My Sleep?

Take a look inside Oura Ring’s thoughtful technology that allows it to accurately track your stages of sleep.

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How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep

Your body’s unique internal clock can be thrown off by your cell phone, laptop, and other before-bed habits.

Polyphasic sleep

Does Sleeping Multiple Times A Day Work? Polyphasic Sleep Explained

Conventionally, adult humans are “monophasic sleepers,” which means they sleep in a single block, depositing sleep as one payment each night. However, some individuals have tried “polyphasic sleeping,” where sleep is divided up throughout the day in a series of smaller sleep segments of a few hours scattered throughout the day.

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