Episode 26: Why We Sleep with Matthew Walker PART 1 - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Chatterjee talks to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international best-selling book Why We Sleep and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Matthew Walker. They discuss everything you ever needed to know about sleep in this 2-Part interview.  In Part 1, they discuss brilliant tips to combat jet lag, explain how sleep can enhance athletic performance and decrease risk of injury and reveal just how much caffeine consumption can impact sleep.  Finally, they explore the reasons behind the current global sleep-loss epidemic and the effect that this is having on our health.

Episode Highlights:

Matthew is based in California – how does he recommend combatting jetlag?
How does caffeine affect your bodyclock and why does Matthew see this as a problem?
Satchin Panda’s podcast on circadian rhythms part 1 and part 2
Why does Matthew believe sleep is the foundation pillar of health?
How can better sleep help you lose weight?
How does sleep affect your motivation to exercise and affect your ability to exercise?
Hear how sleep, diet & exercise have bio-directional benefits and detriments.
Why does Matthew recommend a hot bath or shower before bed?
How do world class athletes use sleep to enhance performance?
What does Matthew see is the biggest problem about sleep deprivation?
Does sleep have an image problem?
Why did Rangan shift his sleep pattern?
Why did Rangan include Sleep in his book The 4 Pillar Plan?
What does Matthew think needs to be done about the sleep awareness of UK medical professionals?

'Sleep is one of the most democratic, freely available, efficacious forms of health insurance.'
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More info on Matthew

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Matthew’s book – Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

Further Reading:

The Lancet – A sleep prescription for medicine
The Guardian – How to boost your business? Let Workers sleep
Independent – 14 of the biggest sleep myths debunked
Tech Insider Sleep tip videos with Matthew Walker

5 Tips For Falling Asleep Quicker
How To Tell If You’re Sleep Deprived
What Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don’t Get Sleep
How To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad Sleep
What Happens To Your Brain When You Dream
How Lucid Dreaming Works



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:

Feel Better Live More Podcast Survey
Satchin Panda podcast – Why When you Eat Matters part 1, part 2
Nick Littlehales podcast – The Sleep Hacking Secrets of the World’s Top Athletes
FB Live with Matthew Walker
Blog article – 4 Tips to Help You Sleep
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan
Now available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear
Pre-order Dr Chatterjee’s NEW book The Stress Solution
RCGP accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course

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