Sleep and Aging
Explore the fascinating relationship between sleep patterns and aging as Prof Russell Foster shares insights on how genetics, light exposure, and hormones impact our sleep preferences and timing. Learn why defining an "optimum" sleep duration is futile and why we should embrace our individual sleep patterns instead of becoming anxious about them.In this clip
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Sunlight in the morning: What does research say about going outside for 10-15 minutes within an hour of waking up (without sunglasses or a cap) to send the body a "wake-up signal"?
Is the 10am deadline for getting sunlight in your eyes to set the body's circadian clock, as advised by Andrew Huberman in the episode Dr. Samer Hattar: Timing Light, Food, & Exercise for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Huberman Lab #43, based on his location in Southern California, or does it apply generally?
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