Do you think that's because evolutionarily we just got used to night being cold? Probably. Most of the time relatively cooler at night than it is during the day. You're probably away from a lot of light pollution and you know, our bodies develop with this. Our brains develop with this light, dark cycle. Now will it be the same in a thousand years if the planet still exists? And you know, we've adapted to light pollution. I have no idea, but at least for now,you know, we evolved to normal light dark cycles. So of course, we're going to feel comfortable and happy and at least our sleep will when we're back with nature.
Ahh, Daylight Savings Time: does it mess up your brain? What time should you go to bed? Are you sleeping enough? Is shift work really that bad? How dark is dark enough? The wonderful and hilarious Dr. Katherine Hatcher got her PhD in hormones, sleep cycles and circadian rhythms, and helps Alie dissect her terrible sleep habits. We also chat about a tiny magical area in our brains that acts as your body's Big Ben. By the end of the episode, you'll be in footie pajamas eager to change your whole life.
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