Chapter
The Science of Sleep with Dr. Peter Attia
17:24 - 22:42 (05:18)
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.
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The ability to remain calm and focused during extreme sports may be related to the amount of slow wave sleep an athlete gets.
17:24 - 19:08 (01:43)
Sleep
Summary
The ability to remain calm and focused during extreme sports may be related to the amount of slow wave sleep an athlete gets. Additionally, research has shown that an increase in REM sleep can lead to a decrease in the amygdala response.
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Consistently sleeping at the same time improves sleep quality, and harder sleep medications may negatively impact sleep quality despite inducing quick sleep.
19:08 - 22:42 (03:34)
Sleep Quality
Summary
Consistently sleeping at the same time improves sleep quality, and harder sleep medications may negatively impact sleep quality despite inducing quick sleep.