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The Importance of Sleep and its Effects on our Body
1:17:36 - 1:23:23 (05:46)
Disrupting our sleep-wake cycle and not getting enough deep sleep affects our health and memory. Proteins in our body control our sleep-wake cycle and it is said that power naps can also make us feel rested.
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Sleep is incredibly important for longevity, with animal studies showing that just two weeks of sleep restriction can lead to type two diabetes.
1:17:36 - 1:19:02 (01:25)
Summary
Sleep is incredibly important for longevity, with animal studies showing that just two weeks of sleep restriction can lead to type two diabetes. Additionally, disrupting the sleep-wake cycle can cause premature aging, while as people get older, the amplitude of the cycle diminishes.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep and its Effects on our Body
Episode#189 – David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the variability of the relationship between high performance and sleep, noting her own experience with it and the emphasis science places on it.
1:19:02 - 1:22:11 (03:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses the variability of the relationship between high performance and sleep, noting her own experience with it and the emphasis science places on it. She also mentions a ring she wears to help her optimize her sleep and learn from previous mistakes.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep and its Effects on our Body
Episode#189 – David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Deep sleep is essential for good memory retention and overall health, and can be impacted by alcohol consumption and stress hormones.
1:22:11 - 1:23:23 (01:12)
Summary
Deep sleep is essential for good memory retention and overall health, and can be impacted by alcohol consumption and stress hormones. Prioritizing deep sleep can lead to better overall sleep quality.