Aliquot #104: The Science of Optimizing Sleep
Aliquot #104: The Science of Optimizing Sleep
Adequate, quality sleep is essential for the body's recovery and repair, promoting optimal physical and mental health. Getting a good night's sleep can be challenging, especially in our modern world, but we can take steps to overcome those challenges. In this Aliquot, we present a mashup of our best resources on sleep, featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Satchin Panda, and me.
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Adequate, quality sleep is essential for the body's recovery and repair, promoting optimal physical and mental health. Getting a good night's sleep can be challenging, especially in our modern world, but we can take steps to overcome those challenges. In this Aliquot, we present a mashup of our best resources on sleep, featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Satchin Panda, and me.
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Why all animals evolved to sleep
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How exercise timing affects deep sleep
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Do saunas and hot baths increase sleep-enhancing hormones?
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Can learning and meditation boost deep sleep?
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Do scented oils, like lavender, impact sleep?
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Carbs before bed and the insulin-tryptophan-melatonin connection
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Why carb-heavy meals make us sleepy
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Can calming music, akin to lullabies, curb pre-sleep ruminations?
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Do cooking fumes and stale air impair sleep?
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Does low-level noise fragment sleep?
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Can time in nature transform your sleep quality? (Does time in nature boost sleep?)
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Does melatonin supplementation decrease deep sleep due to increased REM sleep?
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How my sauna and hot tub routine preps me for sleep
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Is there evidence white noise helps sleep?
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How is morning vs. evening light crucial for slow wave sleep?
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Can adjusting our body's thermal cues unlock deeper sleep? (increase deep sleep)
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Improving sleep with science-backed heat therapy protocols
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The four pillars of sleep
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How much sleep is enough? (from newborns to older adults)
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Can sleep, exercise, and omega-3s synergize to maintain glymphatic clearance in aging brains?
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Are modern lifestyles and "social jetlag" turning us into shift workers?
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Building resilience against circadian disruptions
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Five immediate steps to enhance sleep quality tonight
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How long caffeine stays in the system?
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Do sedatives like alcohol or marijuana impair REM sleep?
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