No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is of...
#142 - Death to Daylight Saving Time: For Clock Back Move And Make It For A While
As we recover from yet another "spring forward" into Daylight Saving Time again, it seems a good time to revisit the topic we initially covered in episode 18. While that episode sought more to explain the origins of the practice and how to best adjust, this episode is more of a declaration as to why the entire practice should be abolished in favor of permanent standard time. In this episode we will:Unpack the support for eliminating the clock change and why many lawmakers have ignored science and pushed for a permanent adoption of daylight saving time (DST)List the many entities and groups that support the adoption of permanent standard timeBriefly touch upon the few "cons" to permanent standard time and how they are both questionable and dwarfed by the available research in favor of permanent standard timeExplain the circadian and health benefits of permanent standard timeExplore the school performance benefit of eliminating DSTMeasure the positive environmental impact of adopting standard time all yearDive into productivity increases when the standard time is adoptedLearn why permanent daylight saving time already failed in the 1970sDebunk the noting that the practice was started to benefit farmers; not only is this not true, but farmers opposed it because of the reduction in morning lightProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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#141 - Light Therapy Revisited: Put on the Red Light
It has been a while since we have focused our attention on light therapy and sleep. For this Insomnia Monday, I thought a revisiting of light therapy might be in order. In this episode we will:Touch on new research that serves to minimize the role that blue light plays in terms of sleep harmLook at other colors of light and how that might affect sleep and healthEvaluate research looking at light therapy and insomniaExpand our thinking about insomnia into a place that includes circadian disorders and causes/contributorsProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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#140 - Fear of The Snooze Button: Shut Me Down with a Push of Your Button
In 2024, the Independent published an article entitled, "Experts Issue Warning About Using the Snooze Button." Previously, a sleep specialist said the snooze button was "one of the worst things you can do." Is any of this true? Could there potentially be a benefit? In this episode we will:Touch upon the history of the snooze buttonList some theories why it might be harmful to sleep/healthCharacterize the typical snooze button userLook at the average time one might snoozeProvide some insight as to various snooze button motivationsLearn why snoozing can be a strategy for dealing with sleep inertiaReview some surprising research about snoozing potentially helping with cognitive abilitiesProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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#139 - Heart Rate Variability and Sleep: Like a Moving Heartbeat
Heart rate variability (HRV) is everywhere, and in no space has it made a bigger splash than in sleep medicine. Not only is HRV influenced significantly by sleep, but it is also at the core of wearable sleep technology. In this episode we will:Define heart rate variabilityDiscuss what increased or decreased heart rate variability meansList the medical conditions often associated/predicted by changes in HRVCharacterize how HRV is utilized in sleep medicineContrast how different stages of sleep are reflected in HRV changes and how this is utilized in wearable technologyTouch upon the factors that positively and negatively influence HRVProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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#138 - The Subtle Art of Hurkle-Durkling: Swim in a Deep Sea of Blankets
If you pay any attention to sleep hygiene advice, you have probably heard many times that you should get up at the same time every day for optimal sleep. But does that mean you can never lounge around in bed a little in the morning? According to the Scottish, not at all. In fact, they have a term for it: hurkle-durkle. In this episode of the podcast, we will:Define "hurkle-durkle"Differentiate hurkle-durkling from bedrotting, another popular social media trendReview the factors that seem to be necessary for a proper hurkle-durkle experienceExplore how this concept, applied in moderation, can be applied to our feelings of positivity or negativity about being in bed awakeProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.Â
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