#15: Sleep & Weight Gain – Part 1

Exploring the profound link between the brain and music, Matt begins by tracing musical expression back 40,000 years to a vulture bone flute, arguing that music evolved as a "social glue" to foster group bonding. He explains the neurobiology behind this, noting how rhythm and mel ...  Show more

Matt breaks down the conflict between wall clocks and our biological rhythms, explaining how latitude and longitude dictate our rest. Latitude alters seasonal daylight and melatonin - though artificial light mutes this natural cycle - and broad time zones create "social jet lag." ...  Show more

Did you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep? This episode features audio from Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?, Does Getting Enough Sleep Help You Lose Weight?, and Natural Dietary Remedy for Insomnia. Visit the video pages for all sources and docto ...  Show more

It gets most people’s attention when we share that you can lose weight while you sleep – and it’s true! It’s getting the sleep that’s often the problem. Two nutritionists share many possible solutions around trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Backing up they also expla ...

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When sleep eludes you, are you more prone to put on pounds? Science says yes. Explore the link between sleep and obesity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.