Better Sleep & Health with the Oura Ring

We discuss one of the most advanced fitness trackers on the market - the Oura Ring. We contrast the ring with other fitness trackers available, talk about it's different sensors & reports, and Ian & March reflect on their experience with Gen 1 and Gen 2 of the ring. Show Notes 4:36— How Ian first discovered the Oura ring and why he became interested in it. 7:28— Why Darren, who has an aversion to jewelry or wearable devices, is beginning to seriously consider a smart ring. 8:58— What bio-metric info does Oura track and what insights does it provide to help you learn about your health.  14:05— We discuss the Oura “readiness score.” 16:16— March discusses the different smart watches and devices he’s used and how they compare to the Oura ring. 18:05— Darren asks Ian about his experience with the new Apple Watch and how it compares to the Oura ring. 20:45— Ian explains the concept of “digital well being” and why it’s important. 22:17 —The relationship between smart devices, like smart watches, and smart phones. 24:00— The benefit of a smart device without a screen — both in terms of digital distraction and in terms of durability. 25:21— Battery life of the Oura ring and strategies for keeping it fully charged while maximizing wear-time. 27:01— The differences between the 1st and 2nd generation of Oura ring. 30:20— The affect of alcohol consumption on the quality of one’s sleep. 38:45— The affect of caffeine consumption of the quality of one’s sleep. 39:45— How smart, wearable devices are ushering in an era of personalized medicine. 45:58— The verdict: will Darren decide to buy an Oura ring? 48:02— The price of the Oura ring and why you get what you pay for in terms of accuracy of data and quality of insights. See research data inset. 54:04 —March drops the quote of the week with the insight that “getting enough sleep allows you to survive, but tuning your sleep allows you to thrive.” Mentions 👍 Product: Oura Ring 🎙 Podcast: Under The Radar 📖 Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!