#008 Sleep, Daylight Anchoring, and Effects on Memory & Obesity with Dan Pardi
Dan Pardi
Dr. Dan Pardi researches sleep neurobiology and is a co-founder of Dan’s Plan, an online wellness and technology company.
In this episode, we discuss...
- (00:00) Introduction
- (03:27) Circadian rhythms are key to health
- (07:07) Artificial lights suppress melatonin production
- (12:04) Sleep clears toxins from the brain
- (16:14) Sleep deprivation increases appetite and decreases energy expenditure
- (24:09) Sleep is critical for creating long-term memories
- (31:29) Blue light can reset circadian rhythm in the Antarctic winter
- (36:57) Long-term exercise improves sleep quality in women
- (44:43) Sleep deprivation worsens decision-making
- (51:02) Practices that encourage healthy sleep
- (53:57) A healthy diet supports good sleep
- (59:59) Dan’s plan bridges the gap between research and your personal health
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