Episodes (Page 2)
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reflects the body's resilience and stress balance.
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Modafinil, a narcolepsy drug, is used off-label to enhance wakefulness and cognition.
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Synesthesia, the blending of senses, may be more common than thought.
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Sleep deprivation costs the US economy up to $411 billion annually.
The Price of Sleep
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Wearable sleep trackers use motion and optical sensors.
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Enhancing REM sleep is vital for emotional regulation and creativity.
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Matt Walker guides listeners to deep rest with intentional breathing.
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Memory is malleable, not fixed, as shown by car crash studies.
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Dr. Avinish Reddy discusses longevity and interconnected well-being.
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Latitude and daylight disrupt circadian rhythms, impacting sleep.
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Deep sleep clears toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's via the glymphatic system.
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The science behind the snooze button and falling asleep during TV.
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Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) was once a potential insomnia cure.
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Humans possess the neural hardware for echolocation, or 'seeing' with sound.
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Sleep consistency, not just quantity, is crucial for health.
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A sleep story about Henry, a widower finding comfort at sea.
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Cannabis use disrupts REM sleep and leads to withdrawal insomnia.
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Insufficient sleep weakens immunity, increasing cold risk and blunting vaccines.
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A sleep story about Sophia, a painter with restless nights.