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The Matt Walker Podcast

#60 - Ask Me Anything Pt.1

Nov 6, 2023
01:02:11
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In this episode, Matt and Dr. Eti address sleep-related questions, discussing sleep differences between genders, the impact of sleep trackers, and sleep patterns throughout life. They explore the influence of biological factors on sleep, accuracy of sleep trackers, changes in sleep duration across the lifespan, and aging effects on sleep quality. They also mention AG One, a nutritional drink, and its benefits. This podcast provides a comprehensive overview of sleep science and its impact on well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Females tend to sleep longer than males and have a higher percentage of deep non-REM sleep.
  • Sleep trackers can be helpful for tracking sleep patterns, but it's important to maintain a healthy relationship with them and not let them control one's mental health.

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Sleep differences between men and women

Studies show that on average, women sleep slightly longer than men, with females sleeping around 7.8 hours per night compared to males who sleep around 7.7 hours. Females also tend to have fewer wake episodes throughout the night compared to males. Additionally, females have a higher percentage of deep non-REM sleep, particularly in the first third of the night. REM sleep, associated with dreaming, arrives earlier in females, but the reasons for this are not definitively known.

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