The Stronger By Science Podcast All About Sleep (Part 1)
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Apr 3, 2024 The podcast discusses the impact of sleep duration, regularity, and shift work on health outcomes, with insights on chronotypes, weight regulation, and practical takeaways. It explores the importance of consistent sleep patterns, the relationship between sleep and mortality risk, and the effects of sleep on weight regulation. Anecdotes, real-life studies, and debates on late-night food choices add humor and relatability to the discussions.
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Hurricane Nap
- Greg Knuckles shared his experience of sleeping through a hurricane.
- He woke up to intense wind and enjoyed walking on the beach and relaxing in a hot tub during the storm.
Extreme White Noise
- Milo Wolf used to wear headphones playing white noise at maximum volume to manage insomnia in noisy student halls.
- He found this uncomfortable but effective.
Sleep Duration and Mortality
- A meta-analysis found a J-shaped relationship between sleep duration and all-cause mortality.
- Both short and long sleep durations were associated with increased risk, especially in older adults.