Sleep

Good sleep is critical to our innate physiological repair processes, while poor sleep triggers a cascade of negative downstream consequences, from insulin resistance to cognitive decline, as well as mental health issues.

Study after study has found powerful associations between insufficient sleep and adverse health outcomes ranging from the common cold to cardiovascular disease.

But as important as sleep is for the physical body, it may even be more so for the brain. Good sleep—in terms of both amount and quality—is critical to our cognitive function, our memory, and even our emotional equilibrium.

Below is a collection of past articles, audio clips, and podcasts discussing the science of sleep and how sleep can be a powerful longevity tool. If you are new to this content, I would strongly recommend listening to our 7-part series with sleep expert Matthew Walker, where we discuss everything you could possibly want to know about sleep, the affects of sleep on your health, and how to improve it.

Longevity

Podcast Episode

Aging well: Peter shares strategies for improving longevity with residents at a senior living center

Ep. #342

Sleep

Guest Episode

Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

Ep. #341 with Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

Sleep

Free Article

A reminder on the importance of sleep for brain health

Longevity

AMA

Fasting, well-balanced diets, alcohol, exercise for busy people, wearables, emotional health, assessing cardiovascular health, and more

Ep. #336 (AMA #68)

Sleep

Free Article

Sleepless nights? Try boosting your physical activity level

Longevity

Podcast Episode

Longevity 101

Ep. #311

Sleep

Free Article

Does the timing of sleep loss during the night impact subsequent negative metabolic effects?

Exercise

AMA

Exercise: longevity-focused training, goal setting, improving deficiencies, managing emotional stress, and more

Ep. #285 (AMA #55)

Nutrition

Premium Article

Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?

Risks

Guest Episode

Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting

Ep. #252 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Sleep

AMA

Optimizing sleep - bedtime routine, molecule regimen, sleep trackers, sauna, & more

Ep. #233 (AMA #42)

Nutrition

Free Article

A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention?

Sleep

Guest Episode

Understanding sleep and how to improve it

Ep. #221 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Risks

The five main tools for managing blood glucose numbers

Sleep

The connection between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease

Ep. #47 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Sleep

The connection between sleep and heart disease

with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Sleep

Fighting cancer and improving immune function with sleep

Ep. #48 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Sleep

Why sleep is the best insurance policy for lifespan and healthspan

Ep. #58 with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Sleep

Guest Episode

Is it bad to eat food too close to bedtime?

with Matthew Walker Ph.D.

Sleep

Guest Episode

How fasting can impact sleep

with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

Sleep

Guest Episode

Dieting while sleep deprived

with Matthew Walker Ph.D.

Diet & Sleep

Guest Episode

How is appetite affected by our sleep quality?

with Matthew Walker Ph.D.

Risks

Podcast Episode

#202 – Peter on nutrition, disease prevention, sleep, and more — looking back on the last 100 episodes

Mental & Emotional Health

Guest Episode

Alcohol, sleep, and stress: A self-fulfilling prophecy

with Matthew Walker, Ph.D.