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The Importance of Sleep for Health Metrics
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48:58 - 54:26 (05:27)

Higher blood glucose and higher blood pressure are two things that may show up in health metrics when one isn't getting enough sleep. These metrics, such as heart rate variability and VO2 max, are important but not as well-known or widely measured as blood pressure and blood glucose.

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The accuracy of measuring blood pressure at the doctor's office can be a challenge, which is why it is beneficial for individuals to monitor their blood pressure at home.
48:58 - 50:16 (01:17)
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Blood pressure
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The accuracy of measuring blood pressure at the doctor's office can be a challenge, which is why it is beneficial for individuals to monitor their blood pressure at home. Exercise, weight loss, and sleep are common lifestyle interventions to help lower blood pressure.

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The Importance of Sleep for Health Metrics
Episode
#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
A sports athlete shares his recovery regimen which includes oxygen chamber sessions, vitamin IVs, intraarticular shots and more.
50:16 - 53:23 (03:07)
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Sports
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A sports athlete shares his recovery regimen which includes oxygen chamber sessions, vitamin IVs, intraarticular shots and more.

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The Importance of Sleep for Health Metrics
Episode
#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
VO2 max metric is an amazing proxy for health that tests a person's maximal consumption of oxygen.
53:23 - 54:26 (01:02)
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VO2 max metric
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VO2 max metric is an amazing proxy for health that tests a person's maximal consumption of oxygen. By stressing a person to the highest degree possible, it can indicate how healthy and fit a person is in terms of oxygen utilization.

Chapter
The Importance of Sleep for Health Metrics
Episode
#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
Podcast
Modern Wisdom