The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book

Aug 31, 2020 · 01:41:53

Listen to Episode

✨ AI Summary

Matthew Walker discusses sleep's role in immune function.
He covers dreaming, chronotypes, hygiene, and napping.
Errors in his book and COVID-19's impact on sleep are addressed.

Guests on This Episode

MW

Matthew Walker

23 podcast appearances

More from The Peter Attia Drive

#385 - AMA #82: Applying the tools of longevity in the real world: disease prevention, DEXA scans, artificial sweeteners, injury recovery, stability training, habit formation, protein intake and mTOR activation, and more

Mar 23, 2026 · 18:52

#384 - Special episode — Obicetrapib: The CETP inhibitor with cardiovascular benefits and potential Alzheimer's prevention

Mar 16, 2026 · 52:40

#381 ‒ Alzheimer's disease in women: how hormonal transitions impact the female brain, the role of HRT, genetics, and lifestyle on risk, and emerging diagnostics and therapies | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.

Jan 26, 2026 · 02:06:34

#380 ‒ The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D.

Jan 19, 2026 · 02:07:42

View all episodes →