What you need to know
- Oura has announced a partnership with sleep technology company, Resmed, to help people who may be suffering from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).
- The data entered by Oura members will enter the Resmed component, which provides information based on your reading, while connecting you to care providers if needed.
- Oura’s latest updates include the Vita Health partnership for metabolic health, and key updates on women’s health.
Getting enough rest is a feeling as old as time, but people tend to ignore it, so Oura is announcing a new partnership to make sure people do.
In a press release, leading healthcare technology company, Resmed, took the initiative to highlight its partnership with Oura. The goal is to expand the selection of available sleep health education and “care methods.” The article states, “Sleep is increasingly being recognized as a key pillar of long-term health, yet it is often overlooked.” While sleep tracking has been on the rise in wearables (16% to 53% of adults by 2026), people are still ignoring the early warning signs.
As Resmed joins Oura’s battle, users will receive educational resources and a new “sleep test” to understand their sleep health. In addition, enabling users to interact with private care providers is another step that Resmed looks to bring to Oura’s plans. As these relationships come to devices, users will have the option to connect (virtually or in person) with care providers to discuss any sleep health issues.
To help, you’ll find an informative guide to help with your health conversations. The driving force behind these new features is your cataloged sleep data. The company says Oura Members who realize they’ve experienced a worrying number of “nocturnal breathing disorders” can easily contact a care provider. Yes, you can take this data and display it yours doctor, just talking about things, and see if there’s anything important.
A good night’s sleep is a must
Resmed says OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) is a chronic condition that disrupts a person’s breathing throughout the night. It’s often overlooked, too. Its statistics show that 80% of people with OSA go untreated, so its partnership with Oura aims to bring that number down a bit.
This improved sleep health feature between Oura and Resmed comes from Members with Ring Gen 3 or Ring 4.
Key details have been the name of Oura’s game for a while now. Last month, the company began rolling out a strong focus on metabolic health. Oura has partnered with Vita Health, creating a new model to help users receive ongoing care. Vita Health will optimize your recorded sleep, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and more, paired with its clinical data. The goal is to let you know if your numbers indicate health problems that need attention.
On the other hand, May is off to a fast start with endorsements for Oura’s Hormonal Birth Control and Menopause Insights for women’s health. The first will depend on the contraceptive method chosen by the woman, explaining how it can affect their foundation. Menopause Insights specializes in women’s symptoms for personalized help.
Android Central Take
If you’ve been feeling weird all week, you may not be getting enough sleep. I know I’ve been a fan of that before. Getting enough rest is very important. This is when your body takes time to repair damaged systems. Healing. If you ever need a refresher, I encourage you to rest. You’ll be better for it, and I’m sure your loved ones want to see you healthy, too.