Dreams that occur during slow wave or non-REM sleep tend to be of general themes and location, while the replay of neurons in REM sleep aids in fear unlearning from past traumatic events. High muscular output can bias towards more slow wave sleep, decreasing the amount of REM sleep and impacting memory encoding and emotional regulation.
Sleep is crucial for the brain to clear out adenosine, a chemical compound that can lead to poor quality sleep if levels are not decreased. While napping can be beneficial for those who do not struggle with sleep, it can exacerbate sleep problems for some people who already struggle with getting a good night's rest.
Learn about the negative effects that smartphones can have on your sleep and why it's important to charge your phone away from your bedside.
The podcast discusses emerging evidence that suggests there may be downsides to oversleeping, and how being overactive despite poor sleep habits can affect overall health.
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.
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.
The speaker recounts his terrible experience with a sleep test and expresses his frustration with the process of obtaining a CPAP machine.
Sleep is divided into stages and a full sleep cycle involves cycling through these stages multiple times. Any sleep period with a duration of less than 50% of the average major sleep period of an individual is considered a nap.
Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the idea of perfect sleep and offers tips for those suffering from sleep deprivation or anxiety.
The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus, is being called out for making exaggerated claims about the relationship between sleep and cancer in his book, The Power of When.
This transcript features a vague conversation about introducing people to others and the benefits of having an amazing sleeper in your life.
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.
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.
A podcast discusses concerns about falling asleep during the day, especially while driving and standing, and the importance of staying alert.
The speaker discusses their struggles with sleep and their desire to become a daytime person, while acknowledging the challenges of adjusting their sleeping habits. They also mention the difficulties of having a nocturnal lifestyle and the societal expectations of a 9-5 job.
During deep non-REM sleep, our brain cements new memories. Alcohol disrupts sleep and blocks dream sleep, which affects the memory consolidation process. Napping can help refresh and recuperate learning ability, particularly with increased sleep spindles during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.
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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.
Nick Littlehales, expert in elite sports sleep and author of “Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps… and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind”, talks about optimising sleep, energy, and recovery.
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.
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 some tips for better sleep, including checking on the safety of pets, going to bed at a reasonable time, and using tools like giving yourself five minutes to fall back to sleep.
