SLEEP EXPERT: These Common Mistakes Ruin Your Sleep

Описание: 🧠 Insomnia, Brain Health & the Perfect Sleep Routine | Brain Stories
Welcome to Brain Stories — where we discuss the fascinating science of how the body works and provide practical, easy-to-use tools for your mental and physical health.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tom Smejka, sleep expert and researcher, to dive deep into the science of sleep. We explore:

🔹 Why we need sleep, and what happens in the brain while we sleep
🔹 How sleep deprivation affects your brain and body
🔹 Common sleep disorders like insomnia and hypersomnia
🔹 Practical tips on how to build the optimal sleep routine
🔹 The truth about melatonin, wearables, and blue light
🔹 And finally, a rapid-fire round of “Sleep Fact or Myth?”

Whether you struggle with sleep or want to protect your brain long-term, this episode will give you clear, science-backed insights and actionable tips.

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👨‍⚕️ Guest:
Dr. Tom Smejka
PhD in Clinical Neuroscience | Sleep Researcher | Teacher at Maastricht University

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Why Sleep is Important?
02:00 Does everyone need 8 hours?
03:33 What happens if we don't sleep enough?
07:03 Sleep advice for new parents
10:27 Bryan Johnson video reaction
12:55 Sleep changes after a TBI or stroke
15:08 Insomnia treatments
20:37 Why do we dream?
31:17 Unconventional insomnia treatment
35:57 Hypersomnia
40:54 Less sleep increases risk of dementia?
41:55 Nightshifts and sleep disturbances
45:58 Tips for good sleep
50:21 Melatonin
55:14 Wearables
57:25 Hallmarks of good sleep
58:45 Fact or Myth
1:04:10 Ending





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