The Neuro Experience

Sleeping Pills: The Hidden Thief of Life Expectancy

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Jul 28, 2023
A look at research linking sleep duration and sleeping-pill use with mortality and life expectancy, including why both very short and very long sleep may raise concern. The discussion also explores insomnia, sleep deprivation, and everyday bedroom habits such as dimming lights and keeping cool at night.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Association of Sleep Duration and Sleeping Pill Use With Mortality and Life Expectancy
02:26 • 2min
3
The U-Shaped Link Between Sleep Duration and Risk of Death
04:48 • 4min
4
The Importance of Sleeping Well
08:57 • 2min
5
The Detriments of Sleep Deprivation
11:25 • 2min