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Working in Front of Windows Improves Sleep Time By 30 Minutes & Efficiency 5-10%

Dr. Walker discusses how working in front of windows (with sunlight) improved participants' sleep time and efficiency.

Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science and Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Episode 31

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Alcohol activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing sleep fragmentation

Matthew Walker explains the concept of sleep fragmentation and how alcohol causes sleep fragmentation by activating your flight or flight response and increasing cortisol.

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Alcohol Suppresses REM Sleep, Which Predicts Longevity

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Tart Cherry Juice Reduces Sleep Fragmentation & Increases Total Sleep Time

Dr. Walker talks about how he first heard that tart cherry juice reduced sleep fragmentation by over an hour and decreased daytime naps

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Sleep Tip: Take a Hot Bath Before Bed; It Helps Drop Your Core Body Temperature

Dr. Walker talks about how when you take a hot bath, the blood rushes to the skin and lowers your core body temperature. In turn, it helps you fall asleep quicker. Temperature is just as critical as light when dictating your sleep.

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Sleep Increases Motivation for Exercise and Improves Physical Performance

Matthew Walker talks about how sleep helps exercise tremendously through increasing motivation, peak muscle strength, carbon dioxide expulsion, and so much more!

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