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The Truth About How Much Sleep Humans Really Need
40:48 - 46:18 (05:29)
The average amount of sleep that humans should be getting is often debated in today's society. With the constant use of technological devices and long work hours, people might actually be sleeping less than they used to in previous times. Studies have shown that hunter-gatherer tribes sleep the same as modern humans, but it's still unclear if we should be following their patterns for optimal health.
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Despite reports of people getting less than seven hours of sleep a night, studies show that people tend to subtract an hour from their self-reported sleep duration.
40:48 - 42:10 (01:21)
Summary
Despite reports of people getting less than seven hours of sleep a night, studies show that people tend to subtract an hour from their self-reported sleep duration. However, evidence suggests that people were not sleeping significantly more 30 years ago than they are today.
ChapterThe Truth About How Much Sleep Humans Really Need
EpisodeThe "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Despite the abundance of devices that can track sleep patterns, there's little scientific data to support the idea that millennials are getting less sleep than generations before them.
42:10 - 43:19 (01:09)
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Despite the abundance of devices that can track sleep patterns, there's little scientific data to support the idea that millennials are getting less sleep than generations before them. While data indicates that sleep problems may not be as prevalent as expected, there is no clear certainty around the issue.
ChapterThe Truth About How Much Sleep Humans Really Need
EpisodeThe "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Contrary to popular belief, hunter-gatherer tribes do not take long naps during the day and do not sleep for a full 8 hours at night.
43:19 - 45:01 (01:41)
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Contrary to popular belief, hunter-gatherer tribes do not take long naps during the day and do not sleep for a full 8 hours at night. Research shows they sleep between 5.7 to 7.1 hours per night, clearing the way for a necessary rethinking of our own sleep patterns.
ChapterThe Truth About How Much Sleep Humans Really Need
EpisodeThe "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Matt Walker's book reveals that despite sleeping similarly to hunter-gatherer tribes, our average lifespan is higher due to advances in medicine and technology, leading to longer life expectancies.
45:01 - 46:18 (01:16)
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Matt Walker's book reveals that despite sleeping similarly to hunter-gatherer tribes, our average lifespan is higher due to advances in medicine and technology, leading to longer life expectancies. However, infections could be a sign of not getting enough sleep.