Producer: A lot of times when we learn that, hey, humans way back in pre history used to live in way x or way y. Do you feel that this is an example that should people be trying to, you don't do this sort of segmented sleep in their own lives? Is that a silly idea? Well, i meani. I suppose if you have the luxury of spending ten or 11 hours in bed every night maybe that makes some sense,. But it's not necessarily really the truth.
Dr. Judith Owens, the Director for the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Boston Children's Hospital, joins Adam this week to discuss sleep deprivation and mortality, the circadian clock of cells, jet lag tips and more. Plus, Judith answers burning sleep questions from the Factually! crew.
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