cover of episode #167 Dr. Gina Poe: The Science of Better Sleep

#167 Dr. Gina Poe: The Science of Better Sleep

2023/5/30
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Sleep is crucial for various bodily functions, including brain activity, metabolism, and immune system health. Lack of sleep can lead to multiple health issues and is fatal in extreme cases.

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Dr. Gina Poe has spent nearly four decades studying the science of sleep, and how we can all get a better night’s rest by making some simple changes in our lives. In this episode Poe dives deep into what she’s learned about sleep during her career, including the stages of sleep, why you’re waking up in the middle of the night, why some people remember their dreams, the best bedtime routines, and the real-life consequences when you miss a night’s sleep.   Dr. Poe is a professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA, where she is also the Director of the school’s Sleep and Memory Laboratory, which investigates the mechanisms by which sleep traits serve learning and memory consolidation.  --

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