Dan Pardi

Dr. Dan Pardi researches sleep neurobiology and is a co-founder of Dan’s Plan, an online wellness and technology company.

In this episode, we discuss...

(00:00) Introduction
(03:27) Circadian rhythms are key to health
(07:07) Artificial lights suppress melatonin production
(12:04) Sleep clears toxins from the brain
(16:14) Sleep deprivation increases appetite and decreases energy expenditure
(24:09) Sleep is critical for creating long-term memories
(31:29) Blue light can reset circadian rhythm in the Antarctic winter
(36:57) Long-term exercise improves sleep quality in women
(44:43) Sleep deprivation worsens decision-making
(51:02) Practices that encourage healthy sleep
(53:57) A healthy diet supports good sleep
(59:59) Dan’s plan bridges the gap between research and your personal health

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#008 Sleep, Daylight Anchoring, and Effects on Memory & Obesity with Dan Pardi

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