
Sleep Neuroscientist: You Must Fix This After 7PM! - Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life | Russel Foster
Rangan Chatterjee
Apr 21, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Use scents to reinforce sleep association
Associate a distinctive smell, like lavender or a partner's perfume when traveling, with your bedroom to reinforce the brain's connection between that space and sleep.
Evaluate effectiveness of blue light glasses for eye health
The evidence that blue light blocking glasses prevent age-related macular degeneration is mixed, as it's unclear if lab results on cell death translate to the real world.
Differentiate between sleepiness and fatigue to address health issues
It's critical to distinguish between sleepiness, which is cured by sleep, and fatigue, an overwhelming tiredness that can indicate an underlying health problem.
Recognize nighttime awakenings as normal; manage stress to sleep better
Waking up in the middle of the night is a perfectly normal part of the sleep cycle; the real issue is when stress prevents you from falling back asleep.
Dim bathroom lights to improve sleep quality
It is 'spectacularly ironic' that the last thing we do before bed is stand in the bathroom, often the most brightly lit room in the house, which increases alertness.
Ban stressful conversations before bed to improve sleep
Avoid charged conversations before bed, such as discussions about family finances, to prevent emotional stimulation that disrupts sleep.
Concentrate calorie intake for better metabolic health
Data shows that concentrating calorie intake at breakfast and lunch with a light, early supper is better for metabolic health and reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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