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Chris Williamson
Matthew Walker identifies alcohol as one of the most misunderstood sleep aids, clarifying that while sedation mimics sleep, it is fundamentally distinct from restorative slumber. Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs known as sedatives; when consumed in the evening, individuals often mistake this stat …
Andrew Huberman
Dr. Matt Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley and author of *Why We Sleep*, joins Andrew Huberman to explore sleep not merely as a passive state but as an active physiological process essential for resetting brain and body health. Dr. Walker challenges the common assumpt …
Andrew Huberman
In this Ask Me Anything episode, Andrew Huberman addresses a specific question regarding how to increase deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep (SWS). He explains that SWS primarily occurs in the first half of the night and is critical for bodily tissue repair through growth hormone secretion, pr …
Andrew Huberman
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge's research underscores a critical bidirectional relationship between diet and sleep, where specific nutrients directly influence sleep architecture; for instance, higher fiber intake promotes deep slow-wave sleep while saturated fats reduce it, and refined carbohydrates ofte …