Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool are described.
Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:23 Sponsors: AG1, LMNT, Waking Up
00:06:54 What Is Sleep Really For?
00:09:33 Sleep Hunger
00:11:09 Caffeine: Devil & Angel
00:15:34 Timing Your Sleep Properly
00:17:30 Release Your Hormones (At The Right Times)
00:18:45 (Pineal) Melatonin Warning
00:24:30 Strange Vision Is Good Vision
00:32:50 Blue Light Is Great!
00:37:00 The Real Problem With Smartphones
00:38:30 Blind / Low Vision People
00:39:45 Using Exercise & Food To Set Your Clock
00:42:00 The Power of Sunset
00:45:43 The Healthy Holes In Your Skull
00:48:15 Bad Light
00:51:11 Light Location
00:53:00 Fire / Candlelight
00:54:00 When To Eat
00:54:40 How To Wake Up Earlier
01:08:00 Using The Body To Control The Mind
01:10:00 Drugs & Supplements
01:18:00 Sleep Walking
01:20:00 Office Hours
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