Alcohol and Caffeine, Naps, and the Science of Sleep, with Dr. Matt Walker | Ep. 284
The Megyn Kelly Show
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Understanding Sleep: Caffeine and Chronotypes
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between sleep, adenosine, and caffeine, detailing how sleep helps clear adenosine to manage sleep pressure. It introduces the concept of chronotypes, explaining how genetics influence individual sleep patterns and the societal bias against evening types. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of sleep preferences from childhood to adolescence, emphasizing the biological basis of these changes.
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