The Science of Naps and How Sleep Boosts Memory and Focus - with Professor Gina Poe

“Instead of taking a coffee break, take a nap break!” -Professor Gina Poe Professor Gina Poe is a world renowned neuroscientist who runs Poe Lab at UCLA, which investigates the role of sleep in learning and memory consolidation. In this episode I ask Gina about the latest science on how to improve and optimise our sleep - with lots of actionable advice. Stay tuned to find out: How to sleep longer and better Why naps are good for you - with strategies on how to nap better How a lack of sleep can tank your memory How long it should take you to fall asleep Whether you should be getting a sleep divorce If sleep trackers and wearables help, or hurt - and much more Highlights (2:49) How sleep impacts memory (4:51) Why naps are good for you (11:49) Optimal napping strategies (14:10) The stages of sleep (18:01) How deep sleep affects hormones and memory (23:09) The glymphatic system explained (27:01) How to tell you’re getting enough sleep (29:19) How well do wearables measure sleep? (32:35) Should you sleep with your pets? (35:46) The sleep divorce (37:31) How long should you sleep? (39:34) Can you sleep too much? (45:32) Strategies for getting more sleep (48:09) How quickly should you fall asleep? (49:34) Cutting edge sleep research and actionable tips Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production.