The secrets of good sleep

The secrets of good sleep

Author: ZOE December 8, 2022 Duration: 51:54
We all know how good it feels to drift into deep sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.  The positive effects of a good night’s sleep affect every aspect of our lives. We feel energetic, focused, and ready to take on the day’s challenges.   But the long-term effects of bad sleep are less known. It turns out, they have a huge impact on our health and even how long we live.   In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Prof. Matthew Walker to learn what the latest science says about improving our sleep — to give us more energy and better health. They also discuss whether how we sleep changes how our bodies respond to food. Matthew Walker is a sleep expert, a professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley, and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science. He’s also the author of Why We Sleep. Matt and his team are currently working with ZOE scientists to research the links between sleep, nutrition, and health. Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Episode start 01:22 - Quickfire questions 02:48 - What’s the biggest myth about sleep» 04:09 - What is sleep? 07:46 - Why do we sleep? 10:29 - REM 14:22 - How does Matt study sleep? 16:18 - What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? 22:48 - Collaboration with ZOE 28:16 - Sleep and menopause 32:38 - Tips on how to sleep better 33:23 - Sleep regularity 35:12 - How do you find out about your chronotype? 37:20 - Bedroom temperature 38:04 - Lighting 39:04 - Caffeine and Alcohol effects on sleep 44:22 - Making your room like a cave 44:57 - The influence of screens on your sleep 47:03 - Summary 48:14 - Goodbyes 48:35 - Outro Get Matt’s book here. Listen to Matt’s podcast here. 'How people wake up is associated with previous night’s sleep together with physical activity and food intake' - Read the paper: here. Find out your chronotype here. Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.

Ever feel like the advice on eating well shifts with the wind? ZOE Science & Nutrition cuts through the noise by going straight to the source. Each conversation, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, sits down with leading researchers who are actually shaping our understanding of the human body, particularly the profound role of gut health. This isn't about quick fixes or fad diets; it's a deep and accessible exploration of the science itself. You'll hear these experts break down complex studies on nutrition and metabolism, then translate those findings into clear, actionable steps you can consider for your own life. The discussions span how food impacts everything from your energy levels and immune system to long-term weight management and disease prevention. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct line to the frontiers of nutritional science, all presented in a grounded, engaging way that makes even the most intricate topics relatable. It’s for anyone who’s curious about the real reasons behind why we eat what we eat and how those choices fundamentally shape our health.
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