Oura Ring

✅ What it tracks / main features

Here are the big capabilities:

• The ring is worn on your finger and collects biometric data 24/7, including heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), body (skin) temperature trends, blood-oxygen (SpO₂), movement / activity, and sleep phases. (Oura Ring)

• It produces three core daily scores (via the app):

• Sleep Score – how well (and how deeply) you slept, including stages: deep, light, REM, latency, wake-time in bed. (Saatva)
• Readiness Score – how recovered your body appears to be, whether you’re physically / biologically primed for more activity vs rest. (Oura Ring)
• Activity Score – your movement / workload vs your typical baseline: steps, calories burned, activity intensity. (Saatva)
• It uses personalization: over time it learns your baseline and then flags deviations (for example: higher body temp might hint at illness; low HRV might suggest stress or under-recovery). (Oura Ring)
• It supports sleep insights and suggestions: for example, noticing your body temperature was elevated overnight, it might suggest better wind-down habits or indicate you were in a lighter sleep phase. (Madeline Kopp)
• It now includes or supports extended features such as women’s health (cycle tracking), temperature trends for fertility / pregnancy planning, etc. (Tom's Guide)
• The physical design: made from titanium (or in newer versions ceramic), comfortable to wear even overnight, so continuous wear is more feasible. (Oura Ring)

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⚠️ Things to watch / considerations

• The data is insightful, but it’s not a medical diagnosis tool. It gives trends and suggestions, but if numbers are off or you have specific medical issues (sleep disorders, etc.), you still want to consult professionals.
• It takes a bit of time (a couple of weeks) wearing it consistently for the baseline to form so the scores become meaningful. Reviewers note that if you wear it intermittently you’ll see less value. (Madeline Kopp)
• The ring must fit well (size and finger placement matter) to get accurate readings.
• Battery & charging: although newer models have decent battery life (several days) you still need to remember to charge it.
• Cost: besides the upfront cost of the ring, some features/insights may require a membership/subscription (though basic scores are available without full membership). (Madeline Kopp)
• Because you’ve been tracking things like ADHD + insomnia + trauma, remember that biometric data is one piece of the puzzle — your subjective experience, behavioral patterns, therapy work still matter significantly. Use the ring’s data in service of your broader goals rather than letting it dominate your viewpoint.

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🧭 Practical tips for getting the most benefit

• Wear it consistently: aim to wear it day + night, including during sleep, for at least 1–2 weeks to build the baseline and start seeing meaningful trends.
• Start by focusing on one or two metrics you care about most (for you: maybe sleep quality and readiness) rather than trying to optimize everything at once.
• Use the app’s insights: when the ring says “Your readiness is low today – your body suggests extra rest” use that as a cue to honor your self-care.
• Pair it with your BP cuff and whatever other tracking you do: for example if one morning you wake with elevated BP, you can look back at the ring’s readiness + sleep data — this can give richer understanding of what happened the night before.
• Make small actions from it: e.g., if you repeatedly see late bedtimes → high latency → lower deep sleep, adjust your wind-down routine; if you see HRV dropping when life stress is high, lean into extra rest, mindfulness, or lighter therapy sessions.
• Don’t become over-obsessed: if one day is “bad” (sleep score low), note it, but don’t let it derail your whole mindset. Use the trend over time rather than daily fluctuations to guide change.

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