The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #333 Sleep Supplements, Blue Light Blockers, and AI with Dr. Cathy Goldstein with Dr. Cathy Goldstein
Can you really measure sleep stages with your wearable device, and is it something you should even focus on? In this episode of The BluePrint, we dig into the fascinating world of sleep tracking with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert. Dr. Goldstein, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, shares her insights on the truth behind sleep data and how to interpret it for optimal health and performance.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of total sleep time, the importance of sleep consistency, and the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on sleep stages. Dr. Goldstein also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and the role of sleep in managing chronic conditions.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The key health behaviors to pay attention to when tracking sleep.
- The truth about sleep stages and their relevance to your health.
- The potential of AI in improving sleep tracking accuracy.
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Quotable moments:
"Good sleep isn't about adding things. It's about taking the things away that we know interfere with our sleep." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein
"We're made to sleep. You don't need anything extra." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein
"Our body is made to sleep. It's just about leveraging the biological systems that let you sleep instead of interfering with them." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein
"I think sleep is such a well-suited field to apply AI for a few different reasons." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein
"Let's get into preventative medicine. Preventative medicine has still really been a far cry from what we do every day in clinic and in the hospital. And so I hope sleep's a big part of that." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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