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The Matt Walker Podcast

The Matt Walker Podcast

Matt Walker · Health · EN-US

This podcast explores the science of sleep, the brain, and the body, presented by Professor of Neuroscience Matt Walker. Through engaging discussions, Walker, a renowned author and science communicator, breaks down complex topics for a general audience interested in health and well-being.

165
Episodes
37
Guests

Episodes (Page 6)

Jan 1, 2024 · 33m
Sleep is crucial for both physical and mental athletic performance.
33m
Dec 18, 2023 · 22m
Yawning's exact purpose remains scientifically debated.
Yawning Explained
22m
Dec 4, 2023 · 27m
Investigates the impact of the snooze button on sleep quality.
The Snooze Button
27m
Nov 20, 2023 · 1h 10m
Discusses the intricate relationship between sleep, hormones, and the female cycle.
1h 10m
Nov 6, 2023 · 1h 2m
Explores sleep differences between males and females.
1h 2m
Oct 23, 2023 · 27m
Explains the difference between fact-based and procedural/motor memory.
Motor Memory
27m
Oct 9, 2023 · 37m
Explore the 'caffeine nap' combining sleep and caffeine for enhanced wakefulness.
Caffeine Nap
37m
Sep 25, 2023 · 30m
Investigate polyphasic sleep: dividing sleep into multiple daily naps.
Polyphasic Sleep
30m
Sep 11, 2023 · 46m
Discuss gender differences in insomnia susceptibility, with women reporting more.
46m
Aug 28, 2023 · 51m
Define insomnia, its causes, implications, and potential remedies.
51m
Aug 14, 2023 · 26m
Learn the science of napping and optimal durations for cognitive benefits.
26m
Jul 31, 2023 · 21m
Connect sleep to oxidative stress and counteracting free radical damage.
21m
Jul 17, 2023 · 21m
Explore antioxidants and their link to sleep and free radicals.
Free Radicals
21m
Jul 3, 2023 · 20m
Assess if 'catch-up sleep' on weekends truly compensates for weekday deprivation.
Catch-up Sleep
20m
Jun 19, 2023 · 25m
Define Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and its characteristic urges.
Restless Leg Syndrome
25m
Jun 5, 2023 · 16m
Explore nightmares, often linked to REM sleep, and their impact.
Nightmares and Treatment
16m
May 22, 2023 · 27m
Define sleep apnea, a breathing-related sleep disorder.
27m
May 8, 2023 · 23m
Discuss the latest research on excessive sleep ('too much sleep').
Too Much Sleep
23m
Apr 24, 2023 · 31m
Discuss biological and hormonal sleep changes in teenagers (ages 11-13).
Sleep and Teens
31m
Apr 10, 2023 · 23m
Cover major sleep changes in children aged one to ten.
23m

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