This podcast episode explains the stages of sleep, including non-REM sleep and rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep) and how they affect humans. The speaker also talks about the benefits of open access data for scientific research.
The benefits of discovering one's passion are extolled, but a recent study out of Harvard shows that less than six hours of sleep nightly is linked to poorer physical, cognitive and mood outcomes, as well as an increased risk of developing calcification of the coronary artery, which can be a detriment to the heart.
Enjoy the sound of rainfall for a relaxing night's sleep, especially after a long day of hard work.
The hosts discuss the benefits of a good night's sleep and share their own experiences sleeping with background noise. They also encourage listeners to reach out to them and sign up for their newsletter.
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the quality of sleep and how harder sleep drugs like Ambien can shorten sleep latency but not improve quality of sleep. He also mentions the challenges athletes face in achieving deep slow wave sleep, even with naps.
Tim introduces his listeners to 8 Sleep, a tool that claims to reduce sleep interruptions and promote faster falling asleep. In addition, Tim's listeners are offered up to $450 off the Sleep Fit Holiday Bundle.
Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the idea of perfect sleep and offers tips for those suffering from sleep deprivation or anxiety.
The quality of sleep is not just about its duration but also demands our biological clock right in sync with the correct light-dark cycle. An imperfect alignment of the clock can lead to sleep maintenance problems, making people feel sleepy in the day and get confused between naps and real sleep.
The human body needs to go through cycles of light, REM, and deep sleep multiple times a night in order to recalibrate. It is important to study sleep and understand how much of each type of sleep is needed.
The seven hours spent in bed are divided into time spent awake, in light sleep, slow-wave sleep or REM sleep, and the difference can significantly affect performance and mood. Wearing blue light blocking glasses can help boost REM and slow-wave sleep according to WHOOP.
A podcast discusses concerns about falling asleep during the day, especially while driving and standing, and the importance of staying alert.
The second half of sleep is enriched with REM sleep and taking 3-6mg of melatonin is taking super physiological levels of melatonin. Taking serotonin precursors may cause issues with falling and staying asleep.
Learn how to improve your sleep with natural remedies such as lavender drops and reducing stress and toxins in your environment.
Get a more restful night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed with Beam Dream Powder's Sea Salt Caramel flavor. Use the special discount available for listeners to enjoy this decadent flavor while improving your overall health and well-being.
In this conversation, the speakers discuss how to maximize sleep when commuting to work and jokingly suggest a mattress with an olive oil pouch to make sleeping even more comfortable.
The speakers discuss their sleep patterns with one mentioning that they can sleep for eight hours and still be tired while the other mentions that they sleep less than seven hours a week.
Getting exposure to sunlight, specifically the wavelengths that occur as the sun rises, is a natural way for our bodies to wake up and start producing serotonin, which converts to melatonin at night to help us sleep. Having light as part of your wake up is better than waking up in darkness.
The Lights Out podcast episode concludes by promoting the Planet Sleep episode on Rocky Mountain National Park, and encourages listeners to de-stress by listening to it.
Sleeping too little and too much can both increase mortality rates, with the highest risk being from those who sleep more than 10 hours a night. However, the link between sleep and cancer is still unclear.
The speaker discusses their experience with trying to wake up early and how they would pretend to meditate in bed instead of getting up. They also talk about the difference between early birds and night owls.
In this podcast, the host discusses the crucial role of sleep in our lives, including its impact on physical and mental health, and provides tips and strategies to improve sleep quality.
The speaker shares their experience of how sticking to a strict sleep schedule has improved their health and productivity, allowing for six hours of uninterrupted sleep and a creative period from 2 to 6 a.m.
