Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?
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About this episode
We talk about sleep needs a lot on Do You Really Know, so regular listeners will be well aware that we need 7-9 hours each day, and that not getting enough can lead to negative health impacts. Regardless of who you are, when you get less than seven hours of sleep, you start accumulating what’s known as sleep debt or sleep deficit. The Sleep Foundation defines it as: “the difference between the amount of sleep someone needs and the amount they actually get.” What can I do in the short term if I notice such symptoms? Can’t I just lie in on the weekend? So how can we make up for lost sleep without disrupting our biological clock? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship? How do you get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen? What to do when you’re exhausted after your holidays? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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