Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward

Somnology (SLEEP) Part One Encore with Dr. W. Chris Winter

May 26, 20221 hr 16 min

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Birds do it. Bees do it. Why the hell can't we do it? Called "The Sleep Whisperer," neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. W. Chris Winter joins for an updated encore of the thrilling 2-parter about why we need sleep, the ideal amount of it, what sleep does to the brain, insomnia, sleep stages, ideal bedtime conditions, and even the historical lore around sleep paralysis. Next week, we'll answer listener questions about everything from sleeping pills to brain performance to insomnia cures to apnea

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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

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