Sleep Part 1: Why You Need It

If we think back to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, why would nature design our bodies in a way where we spend (or are supposed to spend!) about one-third of our lives in a state where we are vulnerable to predators? Obviously, there are very good reasons for this.

Do you sleep through the night? Do you wake up refreshed and energized, ready to greet your day? Would you like to? Did you know that preparation for good sleep actually starts early in the day? Join us to improve your sleep and your brain health.

(00:00) – Intro

(00:09) – Sleep and Brain Health

(00:50) – Sleep and its functions in the brain

(03:55) – Sleep and mental health

(05:47) – How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

(07:20) – Sleep Quality and the Ideal Sleep Duration

(10:46) – Mental health challenges among younger people

(12:05) – How to get enough sleep each night

(12:28) – Sleep Quality and How to Get More

(13:23) – How to get enough sleep each night

(13:44) – Sleep quality and rhythm

(17:11) – Healthy Living with Wearables

(22:03) – How to Get More Sleep With a Wearable

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Reference

Gill, Shubhroz, and Satchidananda Panda. “A smartphone app reveals erratic diurnal eating patterns in humans that can be modulated for health benefits.” Cell metabolism 22.5 (2015): 789-798.

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