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James Stables

James Stables is a wearable tech expert and Content Lead at Ultrahuman. He was the founder of Wareable and spent 15 years as a journalist and publisher in the technology and health space.

42 articles

11 min read

Does magnesium actually make you sleep better? What the evidence shows

We reveal the limited evidence behind magnesium and sleep, when it can be effective and what Ultrahuman Ring data shows

Sep 22, 2026
Sleep 5 min read

How the Ultrahuman Ring tracks sleep stages

How the Ultrahuman Ring identifies light, deep and REM sleep from pulse, movement and skin temperature, and how to read the results.

Sep 16, 2026
2 min read

Introducing improved VO2 Max on Ultrahuman Ring

Ultrahuman's VO2 max estimate is now calibrated directly against gold-standard lab testing (CPET). Here's what's new, and why your score may change.

Sep 14, 2026
Metabolic Health 4 min read

How a consistent bedtime could improve your metabolism

New data from nearly 6,000 adults links bedtime consistency to overnight blood sugar control. Here's what the science shows and how to use it.

Sep 14, 2026
Pro Athlete 7 min read

Famous athletes' resting heart rates and how they compare to normal adults

Discover the athletes with the lowest ever resting heart rates – and how they compare to normal adults and Ultrahuman Ring users

Sep 09, 2026
Stress 6 min read

Heart rate variability explained: What's normal and how to increase HRV

We explain HRV, and the science behind this important wearables metric – and finally, what it says about your health.

Sep 09, 2026
Metabolic Health 3 min read

Why waking at 3AM could be your metabolism– and how to fix it

Updated: If you find yourself waking at 3AM regularly, it could be your metabolism. Here's what to watch out for

Sep 08, 2026
Sleep 3 min read

England v Mexico: How the 2am kick-off affected the nation’s sleep and recovery

Ultrahuman Ring data reveals how England's 2am World Cup kick-off against Mexico cut the nation's sleep, lowered HRV, and affected overnight recovery …

Jul 14, 2026
Wearable Tech 9 min read

HRV Chart By Age: 528,000 Ring Users' Heart Rate Variability Compared

We analysed 79 million nights of Ultrahuman data to map how heart rate variability shifts with age, and why your personal baseline beats population …

May 21, 2026
Wearable Tech 4 min read

New study reveals that your wearable knows how you slept better than you do

A peer-reviewed study using Ultrahuman Ring AIR has indicated that people's perception of sleep quality is often different from reality

May 19, 2026
Wearable Tech 4 min read

Why sleep consistency is the biggest lever for health you're not using

An Ultrahuman study has revealed the huge benefits of simply going to sleep at the same time every night

May 19, 2026
Longevity 4 min read

How an inconsistent sleep schedule takes its toll on your body

Ultrahuman research suggests inconsistent sleep elevates heart rate and impacts recovery

May 06, 2026
Wearable Tech 2 min read

Full circle: Ultrahuman returns to Kickstarter with special Ring PRO bundle

Ultrahuman is returning to Kickstarter with an exclusive Ring PRO bundle for the community that backed us first.

May 04, 2026
Wearable Tech 3 min read

Introducing the Ultrahuman Ring PRO: Performance by design

Meet the Ring PRO, Ultrahuman's third-generation smart ring built for uninterrupted health tracking, with up to 15 days of battery and upgraded …

Feb 27, 2026
Stress 6 min read

11 ways to improve heart rate variability (HRV)

How to increase HRV, boost readiness and prepare your body for peak performance

Jan 27, 2026
Wearable Tech 3 min read

Introducing the Respiratory Health PowerPlug for Ultrahuman Ring AIR

Snoring can be an early warning sign that something isn't right. The Respiratory Health PowerPlug offers visibility and awareness about this crucial …

Jan 26, 2026
Wearable Tech 2 min read

Diesel Ultrahuman Ring combines cultural fluency with science-backed insights

Diesel Ultrahuman Ring expands beyond fashion into health: an innovative collaboration at the intersection of fashion, culture, and global wellness

Dec 12, 2025
Wearable Tech 3 min read

Beat the DST blues: How Daylight Saving Time changes affect your circadian rhythm

Discover how Daylight Saving Time disrupts your circadian rhythm and how your Ultrahuman Ring adapts to keep your sleep, recovery, and body clock on …

Nov 04, 2025
Wearable Tech 2 min read

Introducing Vision Cloud: The World's first universal health interpreter

“Vision Cloud is the world’s first free universal health report interpreter, turning lab results into clear, science-backed insights for everyone.”

Oct 02, 2025
Biomarkers 3 min read

Diabetes risk blood test explained: Metabolic markers and healthy ranges revealed

See how the Blood Vision Metabolic Health panel tracks fasting glucose, insulin, and HbA1c to catch diabetes risk early and guide preventive lifestyle …

Aug 26, 2025
Wearable Tech 5 min read

How Blood Vision and Ultrahuman Ring AIR sparked two life-changing health shifts

Two real-world stories of how Blood Vision and Ultrahuman Ring AIR combined for health changes

Jul 18, 2025
Pro Athlete 3 min read

Why sleep is the hardest Tour De France stage to win

How Team Cofidis uses Ultrahuman Ring AIR to maximize recovery during the Tour de France

Jul 08, 2025
Wearable Tech 5 min read

Ultrahuman Early Summer Release Sprint ‘25

Updated: All the features from our week of cross team collaboration revealed

Jun 13, 2025
Sleep 3 min read

Introducing Caffeine Window upgrade: Now with real-time tracking and logging

Caffeine Window got personal with effortless tagging, real-time body caffeine levels and adaptable cut-off times.

Jun 13, 2025