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AMA with sleep expert Matthew Walker

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  1. Who Is Dr. Matthew Walker at 5:13

    Dr. Matthew Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at University of California, Berkeley. Full answer

  2. Can Sleep Trackers Tell Which Stage You Are in? at 11:00

    The devices are good at estimating duration of sleep, but not the stage of sleep. Full answer

  3. Why Does Eating Carbs Before Bed Make It Harder to Sleep at 16:04

    You need to drop your core body temperature about 2 to 3 degrees to initiate sleep and to stay asleep. Full answer

  4. What Is the Optimum Time to Stop Eating Before Bed at 16:06

    About 3 hours before bed. When you lie down, you’re more likely to experience acid reflux and have digestive issues. Full answer

  5. Can Exercising Before Bed Backfire on Your Sleep at 18:34

    Yes. Sleep profoundly helps exercise. Moderate to strong evidence agrees that exercise affects sleep because, you’ll have an increase in core body temperature. Full answer

  6. What Happens When Your Body Undergoes Sleep Deprivation at 21:31

    A fake starvation signal is transmitted to your brain. It will think the body is undergoing a starvation condition, but it isn't. Full answer

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