515: Oxford Neuroscientist Reveals How Poor Sleep Is Destroying Your Health! | Russell Foster

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Russell Foster is an Oxford Neuroscientist that’s been elected to the Royal Society.

Today we’re discussing his book Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep.

You’re not going to want to miss this conversation - you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to sync your body clock and optimize your sleep.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Melatonin isn't the "sleep hormone"
• Blue light exposure increases alertness
• Morning light helps set the body clock
• Use a LUX meter to measure light
• Supplement with Vitamin D in the winter
• Sleep your way to better cognition
• Light boxes are an effective biohack
• The negative effects of sleep-wake disruption
• The misalignment between wakefulness and sleep pressure
• The effect of working the night shift on your body & relationships
• What determines your chronotype?
• How much sleep do you actually need?
• Parents, start prioritizing sleep and embracing naps
• The impact of caffeine on your brain
• Sleep is a socioeconomic issue
• Practical tips to enhance your sleep environment
• The problem with sleep apps
• Hot sleepers can cool their side of the bed
• Understanding sleep apnea
• Sleeping in separate rooms could save your marriage
• Define your sleep space with a scent
• Is it a sleep problem or an anxiety issue?
• Does light behind the knee shift the biological clock?
• Debunking the myth: 1 hour of early sleep counts for 2 hours of sleep after midnight
• When should you exercise for maximum calorie burn?
• Eating calories earlier in the day is better for glucose metabolism
• Fatigue is a marker of an underlying health issue
• Sleep is the most important cognitive enhancer

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