In the quest for optimal health, many of us turn to technology for insights, and the Oura Ring has been a popular choice for tracking sleep patterns. However, after years of faithful use, I’ve decided to retire my Oura Ring. Here’s why: 1. Orthosomnia Obsession Constantly chasing the elusive perfect sleep score can lead to…
Bright blue light is great during the day—but at night, it can disrupt your sleep. One solution is orange-tinted glasses (see Why I Wear My Sunglasses at Night) to block blue light exposure. Another is software like f.lux to filter blue light from your computer screen. And now, thanks to Apple’s iOS 9.3 update, your…
Back In Your Mother’s Arms Don’t underestimate the value of sleep. Whether you’re trying to recover from microtrauma induced by a heavy workout or macrotrauma from an injury, you need sleep and lots of it. Set your alarm clock for 10:00 p.m. and as soon as that thing goes off, go to bed! Whatever you’re…