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“Nurses, who frequently work irregular hours, may be particularly susceptible to disrupted sleep and weakened immune function. A recent study found that sleep debt and night shift work may elevate nurses' risk of common infections by as much as 50%.”

“In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development.”

“Continuous rocking during a 45-minute nap helped people to fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly, and also increased memory consolidation during sleep. The rocking was shown to increase deep sleep which decreases with age and is associated with Alzheimer's disease.”

“DNA damage accumulates with age and plays a role in cancer, stem cell dysfunction, and more. The lowered metabolic rate during sleep indicates energy is used more efficiently while sleeping than (compared to the control group).”

“Maybe high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help... at least when it comes to insulin resistance. HIIT before 24 h of sleep deprivation attenuated the increase of glucose, insulin, and free fatty acids in healthy males.”

“EPA and DHA also influence neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, a chemical involved in mood regulation and sleep timing. In addition, omega-3s are not only anti-inflammatory, but also reduce oxidative stress.”

“The sleep loss caused a composition change in the gut microbiome including an increased ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes (which parallel the gut microbiome of obese subjects compared with normal-weight subjects).”

“Sleep is one of the most important determinants of brain health. Sleep is when the brain repairs itself and clears away buildup of aggregated proteins, cellular debris, and other harmful agents.”

“APOE4 is a common genetic variant associated with increased susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease. In this conversation with Derek, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains why learning about her own APOE4 status sharpened her attention to brain health, exercise, sleep, and alcohol consumption.”

“A recent study found that melatonin supplementation could improve the repair of oxidative DNA damage in night shift workers. The researchers conducted a four-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial with 40 night shift workers, providing them a 3-milligram dose of melatonin before their daytime sleep periods.”