Anti-Aging Hacks Sleep Chronotypes and Best Sleep Anti-Aging Tips By The Sleep Doctor: Micheal Breus
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Sep 7, 2023 Dr. Michael Breus, a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, discusses sleep chronotypes and best sleep anti-aging tips. Topics include understanding chronotypes, best time for sex and asking for a raise, sleep tips for people in their 40s and beyond, going back to sleep after waking up, living with someone with a different chronotype, and the best sleep position for anti-aging.
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Unexpected Path to Sleep Medicine
- Dr. Breus initially pursued sports psychology but discovered sleep medicine during his residency.
- A patient's difficulty sleeping, despite various treatments, led him to explore chronotypes.
Chronotypes are Genetic
- Chronotypes (early bird, night owl) are determined by genetics, not personal preference.
- Dr. Breus' patient's improved sleep after schedule adjustment highlighted chronotype's impact.
Four Chronotypes
- The four chronotypes are: Lions (early birds), Bears (most common), Wolves (night owls), and Dolphins (insomniacs).
- Each chronotype reflects different circadian rhythms and has unique characteristics.