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Sleep Diplomat (Matt Walker)

Sleep Diplomat (Matt Walker)

11 episodes

#91 Sleep, Ambien, Memory, and Alzheimer's

The podcast discusses the effects of the sleeping pill Ambien on sleep quality, memory, and brain health, highlighting its potential negative impacts on memory and brain cleansing processes.

The Evergreen Express - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker

The story follows Charlie, a conductor on the Evergreen train, and Helen, a passenger seeking solace, highlighting the train as a refuge for introspection and peace.

Sleep Apnea Almost Ended This NBA Player's Career

An NBA player improved performance by treating severe sleep apnea with a CPAP device.

Sleep Science: How This NBA Player Won Finals MVP

Improving sleep quality significantly enhanced Andre Iguodala's basketball performance.

Melatonin: The Sleep Hormone Explained 🌙

The video explains how melatonin regulates sleep by responding to light and darkness.

Ask Me Anything Part 14: Sleep, AI, Space, and Superpowers

The discussion explores the future of AI and machine learning in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, highlighting advancements in automated sleep scoring, personalized treatment plans, and potential AI-driven therapies.

The 8 Life-Changing Functions of REM Sleep You’ve Never Heard About! (Pt.2)

REM sleep enhances respiratory, sexual, immune, and cognitive health through various physiological processes.

The 8 Life-Changing Functions of REM Sleep You’ve Never Heard About! (Pt.1)

REM sleep has multiple functions including hormone regulation, muscle relaxation, temperature control, and cardiovascular health.

#89 - Does Catch-up Sleep Work?

Weekend catchup sleep does not fully reverse the damage caused by weekday sleep deprivation, but may reduce heart disease risk.

Beneath a Highland Moon - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker

The podcast promotes mental health through BetterHelp and guides listeners into a sleep story set in the Scottish Highlands.

#87 - Sleep, Trauma Memories, AI & Memory Hacks, with Dr. Charan Ranganath

The podcast episode explores the intricate relationship between memory, learning, and sleep, featuring insights from Dr. Chon Ranganath, a neuroscientist specializing in memory.