Topic: Sleep Health

4 chapters across the catalog

Batu
Episode 1435 1:18:56 - 1:21:15

1435: Batu

Senate Passes Bill for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023. However, health experts and neurologists testify that permanent Standard Time would be better for biological rhythms, warning that permanent daylight time leads to dark winter mornings for school children.

Justice 4 Hillary
Episode 1094 2:48:16 - 2:53:35

1094: Justice 4 Hillary

Sleep Texting Study, Villanova University Research

A study from Villanova University highlights the phenomenon of "sleep texting," where individuals send text messages while asleep with no memory of doing so. Over 25% of surveyed college students reported engaging in the behavior, which is linked to interrupted sleep cycles and increased anxiety. Experts recommend removing electronics from the bedroom to ensure proper rest and mental health.

Sculley and Heil
Episode 737 55:03 - 59:52

737: Sculley and Heil

Consumerization of Healthcare, MDLive and VA Crisis

Sculley discusses his deep involvement in healthcare technology through companies like MDLive and Rally Health. He compares the current shift in healthcare to the rise of electronic banking, predicting that consumers will take more responsibility for their own wellness. He also touches on the 2014 Veterans Affairs (VA) crisis, noting that the backlog of care was predictable to those within the industry.

Post Traumatic Sex
Episode 213 0:00 - 1:52

213: Post Traumatic Sex

Sleep Duration and Longevity Research

A discussion regarding a lecture on UC TV by a sleep expert who claims seven hours is the optimal duration for human longevity. The research suggests that getting eight hours of sleep has the same negative health impacts as getting six hours, while nine hours correlates to the negative effects of five hours.