Sleep (Deep Dive)

Welcome to Generation Health! This is our first FULL release! In this episode, the brothers go DEEP into the particulars of sleep! What is it? Why do we need it? How can we get more of it? How can we get kids to sleep a bit longer? SOURCES: 1) Tips for Better Sleep (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html 2) American Academy of Sleep Medicine - https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/ 3) AASM FAQ - https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-faqs/ 4) How Much Sleep do Kids Need - https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sleep.html 5) Getting Kids to Sleep Longer (JAMA) - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2795862 6) Limiting Screens Improves Sleep, etc - https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2014/03/31/parentalmonitoring 7) Too Much Melatonin? - https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/01/health/melatonin-overuse-wellness/index.html 8) Trends in Melatonin Use (JAMA) - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2788539?guestAccessKey=c85385a8-83d2-4319-b33b-21acf8daad72&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=020122 9) Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? - https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/22/health/melatonin-safe-for-kids-wellness/index.html 10) STOP-Bang Questionnaire - http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php CONNECT: Products & Questions - https://askjoedimatteo.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/askjoedimatteo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/generationhealthshow/ PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-health/id1674042463 Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube Full Length - https://www.youtube.com/@generationhealthshow YouTube Clips - https://www.youtube.com/@askjoedimatteo Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) are the second generation of a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, the brothers never run out of new topics to dig deeper on. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.  CHAPTERS: 0:06 - Introduction 4:12 - Discussion about sleep 5:37 - What is sleep? Why do we do it? 7:56 - Circadian rhythm 8:40 - Caffeine & Sleep 9:30 - How sleep affects the body 13:10 - How much sleep is healthy? 22:37 - What is snoring? Why do we dream? 32:08 - Effects of alcohol & drugs on sleep 33:31 - Sleep disorders 37:37 - Sleep medications 40:59 - Practical steps for good sleep 44:01 - Getting kids to sleep longer 45:38 - Too Much Melatonin? 54:10 - Sleep Hygiene