
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
11 ways to improve heart rate variability (HRV)
How to increase HRV, boost readiness and prepare your body for peak performance
Jan 27, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ultrahuman Early Summer Release Sprint ‘25
Updated: All the features from our week of cross team collaboration revealed
Jun 13, 2025
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