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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · May 13, 2024 · 105m
The Sleep Expert: The Shocking New Science of Sleep That Will Change Your Life!
Sleep scientist Matthew Walker returns to discuss new research on sleep's role in emotional regulation, Alzheimer's prevention, and immune function. Argues that sleep is the single most important health behavior.
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Walker presents data showing that sleep deprivation undermines every other health intervention: exercise recovery drops 30%, dietary compliance falls, and emotional regulation deteriorates. Sleep is the foundation that supports everything else.
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Walker discusses new research showing that the gut microbiome's activity during sleep directly influences brain function the next day. Poor sleep disrupts the gut-brain axis, creating a vicious cycle of poor sleep and poor gut health.
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