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Modern WisdomAug 27, 2018

#027 - Dr Greg Potter - The Definitive Guide To Sleep

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Notable books mentioned: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

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Why We Sleep
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#027 - Dr Greg Potter - The Definitive Guide To Sleep mentions Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Dr Greg Potter is a PhD graduate at the University of Leeds & Content Director at HumanOS. His research focus is on sleep and chronobiology; looking at circadian rhythms, light-dark cycles and the potential for meals to entrain peripheral circadian clocks. The unsung hero of health is hiding under our pillow every night and today we learn just how important a good night's sleep is to our short & long term fitness, our mood, cognitive output, physical performance, injury risk, weight and pretty much everything else. Discover the best approach for dealing with sleep deprivation, how to optimise your sleeping environment, how meal content & timing can affect our circadian rhythms and a lot more. Further Reading: Follow Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gdmpotter $1 for 1 month of Premium Membership at: https://www.humanos.me/ (Code: modernwisdom) Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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Highly Recommended(1)
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Individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being

Books Mentioned

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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their health and well-beingOften cited around importance of sleep

The discussion references Matthew Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep', highlighting its widespread impact and the growing interest in the importance of sleep.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being
Key quote: Having read Matthew Walker's book, Why We Sleep, I was struck by just how little care I was giving to my sleep habits.
The host emphasizes the critical role of sleep in overall health and well-being, referencing Matthew Walker's book to highlight the often-overlooked importance of sleep habits. The mention serves to encourage listeners to prioritize their sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle.
ASIN: 1501144324
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Super Size Me

Confidence: 100%

A documentary where a journalist consumed McDonald's food for a period of time and faced serious health issues as a result.