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Sleep: How Do We Get More?
Nov 2, 2023
Sleep: How Do We Get More? Guests include Pam DeYoung, a lab coordinator, Dr. Brady Riedner, a sleep researcher, and Prof. Russell Foster, a circadian scientist. Not sleeping enough affects our behavior. A sleepy brain is less efficient and slower. Circadian rhythm affects sleep. Melatonin helps regulate our internal clock. Blue light disrupts sleep. Consistent bedtime routines and a sleep-friendly environment improve sleep quality.
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- Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and lack of sleep is linked to various health conditions such as diabetes, depression, immune suppression, weight gain, and heart disease.
- When individuals are sleep deprived, certain areas of their brain may fall asleep while the person is awake, a phenomenon known as local sleep, which can affect attention, alertness, and cognitive function.
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The Importance of Sleep for Health
Getting enough sleep, ideally between seven to nine hours, is crucial for overall health. Lack of sleep is linked to various health conditions such as diabetes, depression, immune suppression, weight gain, and heart disease. Studies show that chronic sleep deprivation can increase the risk of dying from heart disease by approximately 20%. Additionally, inadequate sleep can have immediate effects on cognitive function, causing grumpiness, reduced pain tolerance, and decreased ability to find jokes funny. Even short-term sleep deprivation can impair reaction times and lead to increased accidents.
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