Sleep and Work | Chris Barnes | TEDx
Today, leaders often boast about their minimal sleep as a symbol of their dedication and work ethic. However, this approach may be counterproductive. Christopher M. Barnes is an Associate Professor of Management at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. His research focuses on human sustainability, particularly the impact of sleep on work performance. […]
Stories From the Sleep Clinic | Dr. Kirstie Anderson | TEDx
At one of the UK’s largest NHS sleep clinics, Dr. Anderson encounters a variety of sleep-related issues, from difficulties falling asleep due to disturbances caused by nighttime noises or misalignment with daily routines. Poor sleep can adversely affect mood, memory, and metabolism, making it essential to stabilize sleep, especially for those with severe mental health […]
Science of Sleep | Dr. Michelle Olaithe | TEDx
How well do you sleep? Dr. Michelle Olaithe, a mother of 2, psychologist, and researcher at the University of Western Australia, poses this question to examine how society values sleep and its implications for brain health. She warns, “We are not going to work ourselves to death; we’re going to wake ourselves to death.” So, […]
What Genes Tell Us About Sleep | Ying-Hui Fu | TEDx
How do our genes influence our sleep patterns? How are digital devices changing sleep habits? Dr. Fu has studied the genetics and biology of neurodegenerative diseases for many years and most recently, has focused her work on human sleep behavior. Despite the fact that sleep is an essential component of the human experience occupying about […]
The Science of Sleep (and the Art of Productivity) | Dr. Matthew Carter | TED
We know we NEED sleep, but do we fully understand how sleep can make or break our lives? Matt Carter reveals the truth behind how our horrible sleep habits may be keeping us from reaching full potential. Matt Carter is a professor in the Biology Department at Williams College where he teaches courses in Neuroscience […]
Charles Czeisler, MD, PhD | American Academy of Sleep Medicine History
Sleep medicine and sleep research pioneer Charles Czeisler, MD, PhD, describes the development of the field of sleep medicine. Recorded in June 2022.
Erin E. Flynn-Evans: The impact of spaceflight on sleep and circadian rhythms (28 April 2022)
The Integrative Seminar in Chronobiology & Visual Neuroscience is organized by the Max Planck Research Group Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (Tübingen, Germany) and the Professorship “Chronobiology & Health” at Technical University of Munich (Munich, Germany) led by Prof. Dr. Manuel Spitschan. The 60-minute (45 min. talk […]
Dr. Charles Czeisler on Light and Human Health DarkSky Massachusetts, Sept. 2019
World expert on sleep and circadian rhythms Dr. Charles Czeisler (Harvard Medical School) delivers a broad-ranging summary of the state of the science on artificial light at night and human health, including disruption of sleep cycles. This was the keynote speech at DarkSky Massachusetts’ annual meeting, Sept 2019, in Boston.
Sleep and Healthy Aging | Michael Grandner, PhD
In this helpful and engaging lecture, Dr. Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, discusses some of the basics of how sleep works and how it is related to brain health, inflammation, and other areas of well-being. He also presents some strategies for making the most of […]
The Mystery of Sleep | Meir Kryger | Talks at Google
Everyone needs a good night’s sleep, and many of us will experience some difficulty sleeping or staying awake. Dr. Kryger’s latest book The Mystery of Sleep is for a general audience, citing examples from those who have sleep problems/disorders, and for those just curious on how to improve their own sleep. Using his extensive experience […]