Sleep · Well-being · Circadian Rhythm
How to Use Sleep for Your Success
Time is money. By signing an employment contract, you can literally exchange your time for cash. Time is also the most valuable resource we humans can possess.…
Pietari Nurmi
Nyxo Blog
Tips and insights on sleep health, well-being, and the science of better sleep.
Sleep · Circadian Rhythm
Estimating the Sleep-Wake Cycle Through Circadian Rhythm
The original motivation for this article was born when I started looking at whether evaluating sleep would be possible through easily applicable methods such…
Miska Nurmi
Sleep · Lifestyle
Getting High and Getting Sleep
While cannabis is classified as an illegal drug in many parts of the world, the plant has some significant therapeutic properties. It can be used for many…
Liisa Kuula
Sleep · Sleep Trackers
Sleep Tracker Buyer's Guide Pt. 2: How to Choose the Best Tracker for You
Let's continue our expedition into the world of sleep trackers! If you haven't read part one yet, do it now! By now, you probably have some clue on how sleep…
Pietari Nurmi
Sleep · Sleep Trackers
Sleep Tracker Buyer's Guide Pt. 1: What You Should Know About Sleep Tracking
Using a wearable device is by far the most popular way to track your sleep at home. Practically every activity tracker in 2020, even the cheapest wristbands,…
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Sleep · Health · Sleep Trackers
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – Is the Hype Justified?
Most sleep and activity trackers measure heart rate. Many also report something called "heart rate variability" or HRV. What on earth is that, and what are HRV…
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Sleep · Health · Nutrition
Short Sleep Can Lead to Weight Gain
Inadequate night sleep makes weight management very difficult. Adults who sleep less than seven hours have significantly more excess pounds than those who…
Perttu Lähteenlahti
Sleep · Health · Sleep Trackers
What Can Heart Rate Tell About Your Sleep
Night-time heart rate is a widely used metric in sleep tracking, and many trackers report your heart rate curve during the night. But what does it actually…
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Sleep · Sleep Trackers
NBA Bought 2000 Oura Rings, and This Is Why It's the Best Thing for Sports Ever
American basketball league NBA just bought 2000 Oura smart rings for their players and teams. The basketball season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Pietari Nurmi
Sleep
Why Doesn't Sleep Refresh You?
Feeling tired? Does it seem like sleep isn't restoring you? Even if you go to bed on time and sleep the recommended amount, that doesn't guarantee your sleep…
Pietari Nurmi
Sleep
The 6 Things You Need for Good Sleep
1. Your Bedtime Should Be Set in Stone This is the most important thing on this whole list. This also the thing people hate to hear because everyone one of us…
Perttu Lähteenlahti
Sleep
Can Sleep Debt Be Paid Off?
Voluntarily, taking sleep debt is a piece of cake. No credit status inquiries or repayment schedule and the prize, time, is on your account without delay.…
Anu-Katriina Pesonen
Sleep
Consistency is Key – Are You Unknowingly Suffering from Social Jet Lag?
One of the core aspects of having control over your daytime sleepiness is having a consistent rhythm. It is also very easy to neglect. Many of us tend to have…
Eeva Siika-aho
Company
Towards Better Slumber with Terveystalo & Nyxo
We at Nyxo are proud to announce our partnership with Terveystalo, the leading occupational health care provider in Finland! According to the data collected by…
Eeva Siika-aho
Sleep · Creativity
Key to Unlocking Creativity: Sleep
What you should know about sleep to boost your creativity A couple of weeks ago Luova Aalto organized an event about the interplay of sleep and creativity,…
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