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Everyone’s wearing an Oura ring nowadays. If you’ve met someone who owns this wearable fitness tracker, it’s easy to see why. Just ask HuffPost editorial director of life and commerce Kristen Aiken , who swears the Oura ring clocked that she was sick ahead of her experiencing more obvious symptoms.
“Not only is it sleek enough not to disturb my sleep , but it can track things my old AppleWatch never dreamed of,” she says. “Last time I had a cold, for instance, my Oura ring knew I was sick before I even did — it detected that my body temperature was slightly higher than usual, and within a day, a full-blown sinus cold hit me hard.” Yes, it’s true: The Oura ring is really that smart and so many reviewers credit it with alerting them ahead of COVID-19 , a UTI , upcoming menstruation cycles and more.
The health-tracking device is a minimalist’s dream compared to a smartwatch , using sensors to track your sleep health, heart rate, workouts, activity levels, and body temperatures just through wear. That sleek tech seems pricey, but right now, the Black and Silver versions of its Gen3 Horizon ring is actually at a 14% discount — $50 off its list price. It may not seem like much, but according to the various price trackers we use, that’s a.
