Broadcasts.com - "#008 Sleep, Daylight Anchoring, and Effects on Memory & Obesity with Dan Pardi" (FoundMyFitness)

Published: July 28, 2015, 7:09 a.m.

Dan Pardi

Dr. Dan Pardi researches sleep neurobiology and is a co-founder of Dan\u2019s Plan, an online wellness and technology company.

In this episode, we discuss...

(00:00)\xa0Introduction
(03:27)\xa0Circadian rhythms are key to health
(07:07)\xa0Artificial lights suppress melatonin production
(12:04)\xa0Sleep clears toxins from the brain
(16:14)\xa0Sleep deprivation increases appetite and decreases energy expenditure\xa0
(24:09)\xa0Sleep is critical for creating long-term memories
(31:29)\xa0Blue light can reset circadian rhythm in the Antarctic winter
(36:57)\xa0Long-term exercise improves sleep quality in women\xa0
(44:43)\xa0Sleep deprivation worsens decision-making\xa0
(51:02)\xa0Practices that encourage healthy sleep
(53:57)\xa0A healthy diet supports good sleep
(59:59)\xa0Dan\u2019s plan bridges the gap between research and your personal health

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