The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#77 – AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions

Oct 28, 2019 · 29:05

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Matthew Walker answers listener questions on sleep optimization.
Discusses short sleep gene mutations and ideal sleep environments.
Covers sleep apnea, sleep positions, and fasting's effect on sleep.

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Matthew Walker

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