Episode
How Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
1:01:21
Published: Fri Oct 28 2022
Description
Today’s Masterclass episode is all about sleep. Three experts on sleep share their tips and advice for how you can sleep both longer and deeper and the benefits sufficient sleep can have for your body.In this episode, Dr. Peter Attia, physician & podcast host, shares the foods we should eat and avoid to get better sleep and why exercising too much is counterproductive.Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford, explains the risks of not getting enough sleep and why an excellent night’s sleep actually starts in the morning.Dr. Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, teaches how not getting sufficient sleep affects our genetics and why we need to shift the cultural appreciation of sleep.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1339Full Episodes:Dr. Peter Attia: https://link.chtbl.com/1045-podAndrew Huberman: https://link.chtbl.com/1204-podDr. Matthew Walker: https://link.chtbl.com/1154-pod
Chapters
Sleep plays a critical role in overall health, with the recommended CDC amount of seven to nine hours of sleep per night being essential.
00:00 - 06:35 (06:35)
Summary
Sleep plays a critical role in overall health, with the recommended CDC amount of seven to nine hours of sleep per night being essential. Lack of sleep has been linked to increased risk of disease, including tumors, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A lack of sleep, especially less than six hours, is associated with a higher risk of various diseases such as concussion, diabetes, stroke, and dementia, with strong evidence linking Alzheimer's disease to poor sleep.
06:35 - 15:10 (08:34)
Summary
A lack of sleep, especially less than six hours, is associated with a higher risk of various diseases such as concussion, diabetes, stroke, and dementia, with strong evidence linking Alzheimer's disease to poor sleep. Anxiety is a significant obstacle to sound sleep, so it is vital, just like diet and exercise, to pay attention to sleep hygiene.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of sleep for our health and well-being, and how it is often neglected in the conversation on health.
15:11 - 24:01 (08:49)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of sleep for our health and well-being, and how it is often neglected in the conversation on health. He also touches on the negative effects of early school start times on students' sleep schedules.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Bright lights inhibit melatonin and disrupt the architecture of sleep, so it is important to avoid exposure to bright lights at night.
24:01 - 30:33 (06:32)
Summary
Bright lights inhibit melatonin and disrupt the architecture of sleep, so it is important to avoid exposure to bright lights at night. Caffeine consumption should also be monitored to avoid disrupting brainwaves associated with sleep.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the different sleep schedules of individuals based on their chronotype, which could either be a morning or night person, and how it affects their sleep patterns.
30:33 - 35:26 (04:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses the different sleep schedules of individuals based on their chronotype, which could either be a morning or night person, and how it affects their sleep patterns. The podcast also touches on the effects of not adhering to a sleep schedule as an adult.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast shares tips for better sleep, including keeping the room cool, maintaining darkness with a little bit of light, and extending a hand or ankle out of the blankets.
35:26 - 43:16 (07:50)
Summary
This podcast shares tips for better sleep, including keeping the room cool, maintaining darkness with a little bit of light, and extending a hand or ankle out of the blankets. They also discuss the glymphatic system and its role in sleep.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Fasting before sleeping can lead to better sleep through a drop in body temperature and rising heart rate variability.
43:16 - 50:02 (06:45)
Summary
Fasting before sleeping can lead to better sleep through a drop in body temperature and rising heart rate variability. Although a slight increase in cortisol may lead to shorter sleep times, fasting can leave individuals feeling rejuvenated in the morning.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Exercise is good for reducing mortality rates, but excessive exercise, especially after the age of 40 can actually cause an increase in mortality rates.
50:02 - 53:33 (03:31)
Summary
Exercise is good for reducing mortality rates, but excessive exercise, especially after the age of 40 can actually cause an increase in mortality rates. Running 40-50 miles a week at that age can be detrimental.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker considers the needs of his body as he approaches middle age and sets aside exercise time that fits into his lifestyle.
53:33 - 1:00:08 (06:34)
Summary
The speaker considers the needs of his body as he approaches middle age and sets aside exercise time that fits into his lifestyle. He also balances investing into his retirement account versus short-term investing for immediate financial needs.
EpisodeHow Getting Bad Sleep Is Affecting Your Health [MASTERCLASS] EP 1339
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker encourages listeners to pursue their bucket list items now rather than later, as it will only get harder.
1:00:08 - 1:01:02 (00:53)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker encourages listeners to pursue their bucket list items now rather than later, as it will only get harder. The speaker offers personal examples and inspiration to follow one's dreams.