515: Oxford Neuroscientist Reveals How Poor Sleep Is Destroying Your Health! | Russell Foster

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/515russellfoster" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/515russellfoster</a></p> <p>Russell Foster is an Oxford Neuroscientist that’s been elected to the Royal Society.</p> <p>Today we’re discussing his book <a href= "https://geni.us/HXhpsAe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep</a>.</p> <p>You’re not going to want to miss this conversation - you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to sync your body clock and optimize your sleep.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Melatonin isn't the "sleep hormone"</li> <li>Blue light exposure increases alertness</li> <li>Morning light helps set the body clock</li> <li>Use a LUX meter to measure light</li> <li>Supplement with Vitamin D in the winter</li> <li>Sleep your way to better cognition</li> <li>Light boxes are an effective biohack</li> <li>The negative effects of sleep-wake disruption</li> <li>The misalignment between wakefulness and sleep pressure</li> <li>The effect of working the night shift on your body & relationships</li> <li>What determines your chronotype?</li> <li>How much sleep do you actually need?</li> <li>Parents, start prioritizing sleep and embracing naps</li> <li>The impact of caffeine on your brain</li> <li>Sleep is a socioeconomic issue</li> <li>Practical tips to enhance your sleep environment</li> <li>The problem with sleep apps</li> <li>Hot sleepers can cool their side of the bed</li> <li>Understanding sleep apnea</li> <li>Sleeping in separate rooms could save your marriage</li> <li>Define your sleep space with a scent</li> <li>Is it a sleep problem or an anxiety issue?</li> <li>Does light behind the knee shift the biological clock?</li> <li>Debunking the myth: 1 hour of early sleep counts for 2 hours of sleep after midnight</li> <li>When should you exercise for maximum calorie burn?</li> <li>Eating calories earlier in the day is better for glucose metabolism</li> <li>