FoundMyFitness #008 Sleep, Daylight Anchoring, and Effects on Memory & Obesity with Dan Pardi
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Jul 28, 2015 AI Snips
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Dan's Serendipitous Sleep Journey
- Dan Pardi discovered his passion for sleep research over a decade ago through a serendipitous job in pharmaceutical development for narcolepsy.
- Learning about sleep unveiled it as a vital and fascinating window into human health and behavior.
Circadian Rhythm's Health Role
- Circadian rhythms govern nearly every bodily process, syncing internal clocks with light-dark cycles.
- Modern indoor lifestyles disrupt these rhythms, causing health problems from cancer to metabolic diseases.
Sleep Loss Raises Disease Risk
- Chronic sleep disruption raises cancer risk fourfold and increases diabetes and cardiovascular disease risks.
- Good circadian and sleep timing is essential for cancer prevention and metabolic health.