Episode 1

We spend a third of our lives asleep and yet until fairly recently doctors like myself could not give you a consistent answer as to why we sleep. However, scientific research over the last two decades has enhanced our understanding of sleep more than ever before. 

On this episode of The Better Medicine Podcast we explore why we sleep, what happens to our bodies and minds when we sleep, and the surprising effects sleep has on both our physical and mental health. 

We dive into the work of Dr. Charles Czeisler, tenured Harvard Professor, known around the world for his work in the field of sleep medicine. I then provide you with an evidence-based blueprint loaded with healthy strategies to help you get more deep and restorative sleep.

Today we discuss:
- How sleep consistency may be more important than sleep duration
- The role that sunlight exposure and exercise have on sleep efficiency
- To what extent naps have on our daily performance and ability

If you would like to review the show notes along with references, click here. As always audio versions are available for free on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

David Zodda, MD