How sleep helps prevent chronic disease | Peter Attia, M.D. https://peterattiamd.com/category/sleep/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:30:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://peterattiamd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-apple-icon-32x32.png How sleep helps prevent chronic disease | Peter Attia, M.D. https://peterattiamd.com/category/sleep/ 32 32 #336 – AMA #68: Fasting, well-balanced diets, alcohol, exercise for busy people, wearables, emotional health, assessing cardiovascular health, and more https://peterattiamd.com/ama68/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:15:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=32335 “It's the calorie restriction that provides the greatest benefit. How you go about achieving it is really a function of your style.” —Peter Attia

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]]> Sleepless nights? Try boosting your physical activity level https://peterattiamd.com/exercise-for-improving-sleep/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=31968 Even light-intensity exercise can help to improve sleep among those with insomnia

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]]> #311 ‒ Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter’s frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more https://peterattiamd.com/longevity101/ https://peterattiamd.com/longevity101/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:45:32 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25544 “I would say three-quarters of the benefits you can get towards a longer life, come solely from pursuing better health.” —Peter Attia

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/longevity101/feed/ 7 Does the timing of sleep loss during the night impact subsequent negative metabolic effects? https://peterattiamd.com/sleep-loss-and-next-day-hunger/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:00:44 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25038 A recent study claims that late-night sleep loss is more damaging than early-night sleep loss, but the data leave ample room for doubt

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]]> #285 – AMA #55: Exercise: longevity-focused training, goal setting, improving deficiencies, managing emotional stress, and more https://peterattiamd.com/ama55/ https://peterattiamd.com/ama55/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:45:54 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=24395 “Nothing comes close to having a greater impact on the length and quality of your life than your training. And unfortunately, we can't put it in a pill. You’ve got to be able to do it. There's no biohack for it.” —Peter Attia

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/ama55/feed/ 5 Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity? https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22505 There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/feed/ 13 #252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/ https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 08:45:03 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=20763 “My perspective has shifted as any scientist that's following data should… When new data comes out, you have to reassess things.” —Rhonda Patrick

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/feed/ 7 #233 – AMA #42: Optimizing sleep – bedtime routine, molecule regimen, sleep trackers, sauna, & more https://peterattiamd.com/ama42/ https://peterattiamd.com/ama42/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:45:05 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=19290 “On the edges [of science] there's always going to be exceptions, potentially, for things that are even sort of ‘ironclad’.” —Peter Attia

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/ama42/feed/ 10 A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention? https://peterattiamd.com/pill-to-prevent-hangovers/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18821 A quick search for "hangover prevention" will send you down a rabbit hole of advice. While staying hydrated and not drinking too much are obvious solutions, there's a new hangover pill called Myrkl that's garnering much attention. In this article, you'll find out exactly what is in these pills, whether they might actually work (or not), and potential downsides. 

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]]> #221 ‒ Understanding sleep and how to improve it https://peterattiamd.com/understanding-sleep/ https://peterattiamd.com/understanding-sleep/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:45:23 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18744 “Sleep is the greatest life support system you could ever wish for. It’s a remarkable health insurance policy, it’s largely democratic, free and largely painless.” —Matt Walker

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/understanding-sleep/feed/ 7 The five main tools for managing blood glucose numbers https://peterattiamd.com/the-five-main-tools-for-managing-blood-glucose-numbers/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:00:17 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18401 This clip is from AMA #26: Continuous glucose monitors, zone 2 training, and a framework for interventions, originally released on August 23, 2021.

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]]> The connection between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease https://peterattiamd.com/the-connection-between-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:14 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18364 This audio clip is from episode #47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer’s risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more, originally released on April 1, 2019.    

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]]> The connection between sleep and heart disease https://peterattiamd.com/the-connection-between-sleep-and-heart-disease/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:00:09 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18360 This audio clip is from episode #48 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it), originally published on April 8, 2019.

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]]> Fighting cancer and improving immune function with sleep https://peterattiamd.com/fighting-cancer-improving-immune-function-with-sleep/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:44 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18361 This audio clip is from episode #48 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it), originally published on April 8, 2019.

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]]> Why sleep is the best insurance policy for lifespan and healthspan https://peterattiamd.com/sleep-best-insurance-policy-lifespan-healthspan/ Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:00:31 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18339 This video clip is from episode #58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep, originally released on June 17, 2019.

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]]> Is it bad to eat food too close to bedtime? https://peterattiamd.com/is-it-bad-to-eat-food-too-close-to-bedtime/ Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:48 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18141 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D. — episode #58 – strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep. This episode originally aired on June 17, 2019.

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]]> How fasting can impact sleep https://peterattiamd.com/how-fasting-can-impact-sleep/ Tue, 31 May 2022 14:52:39 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18143 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D. — episode #127 – fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more. This episode originally aired on September 7, 2020.

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]]> Dieting while sleep deprived https://peterattiamd.com/dieting-while-sleep-deprived/ Tue, 31 May 2022 12:13:51 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18140 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D. — episode #48 – heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it). This episode originally aired on April 8, 2019.

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]]> How is appetite affected by our sleep quality? https://peterattiamd.com/how-is-appetite-affected-by-our-sleep-quality/ Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:51 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18142 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D. — episode #58 – strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep. This episode originally aired on June 17, 2019.

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]]> #202 – Peter on nutrition, disease prevention, sleep, and more — looking back on the last 100 episodes https://peterattiamd.com/strong-convictions-loosely-held-2/ https://peterattiamd.com/strong-convictions-loosely-held-2/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:45:15 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17659 “I really think that in 10 years we're going to basically be using designer-based immunotherapies to eradicate most solid organ metastatic cancers.” —Peter Attia

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/strong-convictions-loosely-held-2/feed/ 12 Alcohol, sleep, and stress: A self-fulfilling prophecy https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-stress/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:55 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17606 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., episode #126 — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book. This episode originally aired on August 31, 2020.

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]]> The impact of alcohol on sleep https://peterattiamd.com/does-alcohol-help-you-sleep/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:52 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17617 This audio clip is from our “Ask Me Anything” episode #31 – Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more, originally released on January 31, 2022. If you’re a member, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website. If you are not a member, learn more about the how to…

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]]> How alcohol disrupts sleep and contributes to Alzheimer’s disease https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/ https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:27 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17611 This audio clip is from our “Ask Me Anything” with sleep expert, Matthew Walker (Part I of III), originally released on June 17, 2019. If you’re a member, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website. If you are not a member, learn more about the how to become a…

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/feed/ 1 Do THC and CBD help you sleep? https://peterattiamd.com/do-thc-and-cbd-help-you-sleep/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:38:30 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17603 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., episode #49 — Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part III of III: The penetrating effects of poor sleep from metabolism to performance to genetics, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol, THC, and CBD on sleep. This episode originally aired on April 15,…

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