The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#48 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)

Apr 8, 2019 · 02:04:32

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Matthew Walker on sleep's link to heart disease and cancer.
Cortisol's impact on sleep disturbances and insomnia.
Discussing sleeping pills and teenage sleep needs.

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Matthew Walker

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