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Sleep Science: How to Sleep Like a Hunter-Gatherer in a Modern World - An Interview With Dr. Dan Pardi

Sleep Science: How to Sleep Like a Hunter-Gatherer in a Modern World - An Interview With Dr. Dan Pardi

What follows is a transcript of Dr. Dan Pardi and Neurohacker Co-founder, Daniel Schmachtenberger, discuss the surprising truths associated with the sleep patterns of hunter-gatherers and what that means for sleep quality in our modern era. 

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The Neuroscience of Deep Sleep: What It Is and How to Get More of It - An Interview With Dr. Dan Pardi

The Neuroscience of Deep Sleep: What It Is and How to Get More of It - An Interview With Dr. Dan Pardi

What follows is a transcript from our discussion with Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of humanOS.me, where we unpack the exact science of deep sleep. And even better, how to get more of it.

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Melatonin's Role in Sleep Regulation: The Science Behind The Darkness Hormone

Melatonin's Role in Sleep Regulation: The Science Behind The Darkness Hormone

If you’re among those who regularly reach for melatonin as a holistic option to end an unhealthy sleep cycle, it’s smart to understand exactly how melatonin works.

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Debunking Sleep Debt: Can You Really Catch up on Lost Sleep?

Debunking Sleep Debt: Can You Really Catch up on Lost Sleep?

We lost an hour of sleep every night last week because of a looming project due at the end of the workweek. Over the weekend we slept in, in an effort to recoup those precious Zzzs. Is that it? Have we paid back our sleep debt with no lasting consequences to our health? Here's what science has to say.

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Sleep Tips and Tricks For Improving Sleep Quality

Sleep Tips and Tricks For Improving Sleep Quality

Everyone knows how wonderful it feels to wake up after a refreshing sleep. But you may not know just how critical getting a full night of sleep is to your health and to achieving optimal mental performance. In this post, we're going to give you a sense of why sleep is so important to your brain, and offer some actionable sleep tips and tricks that will help you wake up feeling amazing.

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