#19. Lack of Sleep—The Silent Killer

Episode Summary:Discussed in this episode is importance of sleep, connection of sleep with overall human health, and science-based methods on how to sleep better.Why is sleep important and how does it help?How does lack of sleep impact health?How to sleep better?Summary and future outlookEpisode References:Sleep helps to clean the brain: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/342/6156/373Sleep helps to allocate resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29016625Sleep and cognitive function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656292/Sleep and bone health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29229227Sleep and obesity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11952652Sleep and workplace performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26874067Sleep and cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4466005/Sleep and Alzheimer’s: https://www.pnas.org/content/115/17/4483Sleep and inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18240557CBT methods for sleep: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677Caloric restriction and better sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27136347Exercise helps sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27823703 Magnolol and sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3221106/Tart cherry juice and sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22038497Edible brown seaweed and sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29368365