👁Sleep is your superpower
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👣Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep's impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code -- as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye.
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👁Why noise is bad for your health -- and what you can do about it
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👣Silence is a rare commodity these days. There's traffic, construction, air-conditioning, your neighbor's lawnmower ... and all this unwanted sound can have a surprising impact on your health, says noise researcher Mathias Basner. Discover the science behind how noise affects your health and sleep -- and how you can get more of the benefits of the sound of silence.
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👁One more reason to get a good night's sleep
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👣The brain uses a quarter of the body's entire energy supply, yet only accounts for about two percent of the body's mass. So how does this unique organ receive and, perhaps more importantly, rid itself of vital nutrients? New research suggests it has to do with sleep.
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👁Can you be awake and asleep at the same time?
🧠Masako Tamaki
🗣Subtitle: 🇹🇷Turkish | 🇬🇧English

👣Many animals need sleep. But all of the threats and demands animals face don't just go away when it's time to doze. That's why a range of birds, mammals, and even humans experience some degree of asymmetrical sleep, where parts of the brain are asleep and other areas are more active. So, how does it work? Masako Tamaki explores how animals' brains remain vigilant even at their most vulnerable. [Directed by Biljana Labović, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett Farkas].
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👁How long should your naps be?
🧠Sara C. Mednick
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👣Your eyes get heavy and gradually close... But wait! It's only lunch time and you still have so much to do. Would taking a nap help? Or would it derail your day? Well, that depends on a few things— especially what stages of sleep the nap includes. Sara C. Mednick details the cognitive benefits of napping, and explores the optimal length and time of day for a quick snooze. [Directed by Qian Shi, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Bamm Bamm Wolfgang and Gavin Dodds].
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👁The surprising health benefits of dreaming
🧠Matt Walker
🗣Subtitle: 🇹🇷Turkish | 🇬🇧English

👣When you fall asleep and start dreaming, you're actually doing very important work. According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, dreams act like a form of "overnight therapy." In fact, your dreams may even boost your ability to solve problems and process tough emotions that affect your waking life.
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👁How sleep affects what (and how much) you eat
🧠Matt Walker
🗣Subtitle: 🇬🇧English

👣Did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually make you hungrier? According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, the relationship between what you eat and your sleep is a two-way street. Here's why understanding it can help improve your overall health.
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👁What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?
🧠Matt Walker
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👣Melatonin is the hormone that tells our brains and bodies it's time to sleep. But if you think melatonin supplements will significantly improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, you may have been misled. Sleep scientist Matt Walker shares how this "hormone of darkness" really works.
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👁Are naps actually good for us?
🧠Matt Walker
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👣Afternoon naps are refreshing -- but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of your next short snooze.
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👁Why better sleep means a better sex life
🧠Matt Walker
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👣Want a healthier love life? Get better sleep, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this episode, he explains how getting more quality shut-eye can boost fertility and vitality -- plus how sex can even improve your sleep.
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