In this episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we sat down for a chat about sleep with Nuffield Health's Regional Lead for Physiology Luke Cousins.
Luke gives us the science behind what sleep does for us, how we can all get more of it, and why caffeine, alcohol, napping, and technology can all affect our circadian rhythm and sleep schedule.
00:11: intro
08:58: what is sleep and why do we need it?
01:46: what happens when we don't get enough?
03:00: how sleep stages work
06:52: how much sleep do we really need?
07:28: can we 'bank' sleep?
08:52: improving sleep quality
10:11: body clock, night owls, and our circadian rhythm
13:05: advice for shift workers
15:40: the most common problems sleep experts see
16:40: why caffeine affects our sleep
17:58: the impact of alcohol
19:08: food, diet, and sugar
20:47: napping
24:34: sleep hygiene
28:40: key takeaways and expert advice
30:49: stress and our mental health
32:25: how exercise can impact sleep
35:41: outro
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