How lack of sleep affects health and tips for a good night's rest

Nearly two-thirds of Americans do not get a full eight hours of sleep per night. Now, researcher Matthew Walker is sounding the alarm about what he calls "the silent sleep loss epidemic." Walker has spent more than 20 years studying sleep and its impact on mental health and disease. Walker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what happens to the body when its lacking sleep, why some people shouldn't nap at all and some tips for healthy sleeping habits.
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[@erikvillarreal2010]

He went on the Joe Rogan podcast. 2 and a half hours of him not being interrupted and explaining everything he talked about here more thoroughly. Very interesting podcast. Definitely recommend it.

[@alexmook6786]

Joe is an amazing interviewer.....gifted and thoughtful and respectful. Most interviewers are just clowns....as evidenced by these turds interviewing Matthew.

[@TURTWIG094]

Dude sucks typical doctor mentality .. tells us why it’s good to sleep but not how to get good sleep … or fix it

[@erikvillarreal2010]

I remember on the podcast he recommended to turn off all screens and dim the lights or turn off most lights an hour before bed, sleep with socks on, keep the room cooler, and some other things he mentioned on the podcast.

[@daakrolb]

Hey I was just commenting about the hosts interrupting him!!! I’m gonna have to look up that JRE now…

[@cfoster6804]

Thanks

[@xzor2101]

These three hosts interrupt the guests and constantly demand dumbed down, fast sound-bite answers. Let the expert TALK Listening shows respect. Interrupting should be saved for emergencies. My lecture is over. Thank you and good night.

[@orangeziggy599]

Agree. He knows what he wants to talk about. He is prepared. Let him just speak.

[@elinog8964]

Xzor right on... very impolite, so rude! They need to adjust their sleep for sure!

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

This is why new media and folks like Joe Rogan are winning, and the old dinosaurs of media are losing.

[@inglesyeses]

you took the words out my mouth. I listened to this guy on Rogan... fascinating.

[@spiritusinfinitus]

The Joe Rogan show with Matthew Walker is a fantastic show, one of my favourites. There is so much information contained in that one!

[@cursedknight8213]

Matthew Walker is a genius.

[@razak8528]

Does sleep prevent people from cutting off guests while they’re talking? If so then these interviewers need a lot of it.

[@Chorith77]

Stop interrupting him. Let him speaks.

[@mediumgrey8674]

Also most noticeable for me was the hosts cutting off the speakers last word like some rapid fire exercise. If your broadcast is so tight that this has become commonplace, its time to step back and realize it's not the best way.

[@user-zt9gv6pu1c]

I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to read Mathew Walkers book! It changed my outlook on sleep tenfold

[@flt528]

Ditto! I read the book because Bill Gates recommended it, and I hope everyone reads it.

[@fullbodyscab]

My 1 year old might want to read this book. I haven’t slept through in months and months. I fee physically awful. My mind has gotten used to it (to a degree) but my body is failing.

[@sleephoria]

Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and sharing these tips!

[@walter.bellini]

My 16 year son is having some sleep issue with anxiety. I have purchased the book so that we can learn how to help him and of course us. Anything to learn more about better sleep is never a waste of time. Thank you

[@dontsayaword2518]

This dude is awesome. Listened to him on JRE podcast.

[@gatolokichotorres9364]

sleep is really important

[@FreddyND]

Good information!🙏🏾

[@christianstordahl8688]

Interviewers absolutely positively got 5 hours of sleep the night before.

[@WhatsThat]

Thanks for good information In my case, Actually, I used not to fall asleep well when I was stressful So i think it's good not to have stress for good sleep

[@flt528]

I've read his book and I highly recommend it. Very interesting and will convince you to prioritize a full night's sleep. I hope this has an impact on western society's attitude towards sleep and quiet and work hours.

[@ahmadalkalifa6433]

Very informative

[@antonykj1838]

Thanks 👍👍

[@verenagittner5583]

Matthew Walker is great as always, the interviewers are horrible, consistently interrupting him...Better watch the interviews with huberman or joe

[@princeabraham1983]

God bless.

[@finisher489]

0:15, it looks like it says "120+ years studying sleep".

[@erfho8y]

It's because that is exactly what it does say.

[@p3t3r826]

@@erfho8y lmao.. It's actually 20+ years but he says it looks like 120+ years 😂

[@erfho8y]

@@p3t3r826 No, look at it. It literaly says "120+ years studying sleep" on the screen

[@trevor3346]

lmao

[@finisher489]

​@@erfho8y It says 20+ years but the yellow line looks like a one.

[@brodudemanbro]

She said “so you’re fatter “ lol thanks for input

[@Healthideas833]

Very nice video and good information about slrrp

[@teklafunk7980]

The feeling when you are watching this video at 4 AM... whoooopsie

[@Marimilitarybrat]

I have heard some of this professors other lectures and they are remarkable. What really astonishes me is that this is the first evidence I have seen that true education is occurring on the Berkeley campus

[@milagrosmaines1128]

@Anne D Rvzx

[@guldanaabdikalykova8667]

So disrespestful of the hosts to constantly interrupt him and rush through.

[@ecaldwell9]

Yeah. I was just going to type that. How is he suppose to keep up?

[@twitchster77]

I've had mental health issues my entire life...was in a facility as a young teen and have been in and out of a couple of other psych hospitals as an adult. Years of therapy as well. I think the #1 issues I've had over the years is 100% my lack of sleep. Took me till my mid 30's to finally find an amazing med provider that found a med that not only helps knock me out at night, but has few enough negative side effects that I'm willing to stay on it. It's not actually made for sleep at all. I think the med is made for seizures (which I don't have)...what the meds do for me is slow my brain WAY down so it's not racing all night. I use to hate sleep...I would actively fight it. Now I love it and it's extremely important to me.

[@MarquosXoloVanda]

What's the medicine you take?

[@twitchster77]

@@MarquosXoloVanda Seroquel (quetiapine) is one of them that helps me get drowsy, I'm also on this stuff call prazosin that has just about eliminated nightly nightmares I was having, and then the anti-seizure med I take is lamotrigine. But now that I'm looking things up I think I might have things mixed up. I think Lamotrigine is what I use to keep my mood stable, and it's the Seroquel that knocks me out at night. It makes me really drowsy, and it also slows my brain down so my mind isn't racing like crazy while I'm trying to fall asleep. Sorry for the long reply!

[@EricaNewman1123]

What medicine ? I’m also struggling 😢

[@mikej2133]

1:54-2:03 Incredible

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

My mother got a cancer diagnosis after a year of not sleeping at all(she had severe sciatica ,so that destroyed her sleep) ,just saying

[@dewminethra2591]

Mostly I nap in the evening like after 3pm. Then I wake up nearly 6 pm. After that in night It's really hard to sleep so mostly I use phone or laptop at night like till 3 or 4 am. In the midnight I drink tea also

[@Cassie03]

He needs to add "Get tested for a sleep disorder" to this list! I was recommended to do a sleep test by my holistic dentist after telling him about my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms, and we found out I have a sleep disorder!

[@marias8007]

Yes, I think I need to get tested. Did you ask your regular dr?

[@Cassie03]

@@marias8007 No, I don't actually have a PCP right now and even if I did I would prefer to see a naturopath. Unfortunately, in my research on CFS, most regular doctors don't really know anything about it, and even if they do they don't really have any treatments for it, including, I would unfortunately imagine, getting tested for a sleep disorder 😒 I hope you get tested soon! 🙂

[@VERIFIED_COMMENT]

​@@Cassie03 so you e done all of what he said and still cant sleep?

[@fab3439]

Interesting

[@dontsayaword2518]

My dog also associates inside with sleep cause when she comes in she falls asleep. Always thought that was weird. I know he talks about humans but I think it could apply to animals as well. Maybe

[@atharadiesta8770]

2 am and still going strong

[@MauriceM_R]

The best way to sleep is to try reading his book before going to bed. Cures insomnia

[@waziendiny]

Just let the man speak and answer the question instead of cutting him off and changing the topic every few seconds.

[@intrinsicdistinctive6725]

"you can't pay it as debt", ha!

[@nightuniverse8314]

They kept cutting him off

[@mr.whosetheboss6667]

Literally watching this at 1:18 a.m.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Does sleeping alone improve sleep? Do a covering over the eyes help sleep?

[@drecool85]

It’s interesting to see how his body language & posture changed over the course of the interview due to his discomfort from being interrogated instead of having a conversation.

[@Harvey_Anderson17]

Watching this 03:00H

[@they4852]

i alway list asmr or relax music when i cannot sleep i alway got experienc chest pain couse of lack sleep

[@natedillon4472]

Podcasts >

[@Hoople57]

I think a lot of it is fear. The "man" is chasing all of us. I think (possibly pure projection on my part) we all live with the fear of economic insecurity. To me, that is the thread that connects. It is a luxury to live without this fear. I have lived with this fear my entire life. I welcome any responses. Peace.

[@anrose8335]

Wonder what Matthew Walker thinks of the body's cannabinoid receptors and how CBGn, for instance, effects the enhancement, if any, of sleep.

[@ProHater1]

From what I understand (which ain't much) weed messes up your dreaming or rem sleep. But since you can't cheat sleep your dreams come to collect like the mafia when your off the dope.

[@sacerrone]

Need advice for people like myself who are in constant fight or flight due to ur general diagnoses anxiety plus exacerbated due to terrible life circumstances. I feel like I’ve been operating at .001% capacity and not myself bc I just cannot get any sleep for the life of me it’s been such a struggle - and as the days go on it just gets worse

[@jdssurf]

how are you now, i get chronic stress, achey fatigue, anxiety, anhedonia...nausea, has anything helped

[@EricaNewman1123]

I feel the same way 😢

[@stevenrix4515]

Why these interviewers cut him so often??

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

feels like the society is wrecked of anxiety

[@bushputz]

It would be nice if the hosts would just shut up and let the poor guy finish his thoughts.

[@trampolinemaster11]

Click this link to go to Joe Rogans Podcast with the episode with Dr. Matthew Walker without being interrupted every second. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqjEiJyihMSDn8k

[@brandonfu3753]

how ironic that i'm watching this at 1 am

[@scenebymany]

It was SO difficult to listen to him because of the hosts interruption.

[@jeffinmathew7857]

I need to sleep more

[@elistone1111]

Thus true it happens to me every month i faint

[@AlexanderCook-cf9cg]

Bro, I'm one of those 2 3rds of Americans

[@JustmeSEVEN]

💛

[@icookwithlove192]

The hosts are not letting this expert speak or complete his answers and aren't letting him finish any point on his own.. why?

[@trapzydzns1260]

What about taking melatonin before bed? Is that conscious sleep?

[@WHITE-pz8sv]

He looks like John Denver!

[@RudyReyes-ej5qq]

6

[@beastbuilder]

this must be the most unkind and impatient hosts/journalists known to man even with David Goggins as a guest i had the same feeling

[@VinnyVentures]

This doesn’t apply if you jump directly into REM sleep

[@zaidgood1]

I'm having hard time sleep 3 hrs some days i don't sleep that is really frustrating

[@masoudkalary]

🎉

[@crescendofamily8638]

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[@stantongovindasamy6860]

That looked like 120 years.

[@Matthew8473]

This content exemplifies the best in analytical and reflective thought. A book with related material profoundly influenced my intellectual direction. "Better Sleep Better Life" by Various Authors

[@hertzzzz1701]

Steve harvey says stay late night and work hard for ur dreams and this guy...😢😢

[@jordybandsma2645]

Wow these people are just constantly interrupting the guy jesus

[@shilpatmshilpa615]

I sometimes use lavender oil from Anveya in my room diffuser and it's fragrance gives such a soothing vibes and makes me feel better and relaxed and gives me a good sound sleep

[@sacerrone]

My house is literally soaked in lavender I have 3 diff diffusers going with tons of it and 5 cables and still NOTHING 😂 glad it works for you ❤😊 I still use it tho it hasn’t been helping me - think my fight or flight is just waaaay due high due to life circumstances at this time.

[@EricaNewman1123]

@@sacerroneme too Im really struggling and it’s causing some anxiety/depression now has anything helped u?

[@ladieessence]

That cool room doesn’t work. That’s way to cold.

[@southwestkinema9149]

Me watching this at 1.30am

[@laurieberry4814]

It’s funny hearing it from a woman with big glasses. She looks studious. But I wanted contact lenses, but my eyes are too messed up and I worry about going blind.

[@1985LISS]

don't tell those who grew up with siesta. All over Europe they eat at 2 and sleep till 5

[@wowftw120]

Well they probably wake up earlier in the morning and also the heat can be exhausting on the body so in this climate it is a different scenario altogether.

[@KawaiiCharmsTrio]

Omg!!!!!!!!!

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

Low melatonin causes cancer 😢

[@manuelfernando9729]

Hes the love child of Chuck Norris and Shawn White

[@TheReddKnight]

Nah ima take my naps 😴 I work overnights

[@anita3.]

They interrupt him a lot it’s annoying

[@stuffs6335]

Great advice but someone farted at 5:02. Ha ha

[@jjgalepfhs]

Stuffs 😂😂

[@ratchetclan3]

That was the woman going mmmm

[@anrose8335]

😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@bobGmitter]

Been refuted. There is no direct causation. Just sellign books and stoking anxiety.

[@p3t3r826]

nearly ⅔ of Americans do not get a full 8 hours of sleep me: well, that's mostly students

[@daakrolb]

Hey hosts- I might be an amateur, but STOP INTERRUPTING HIM!!!

[@___xyz___]

0:13 more that 120 years studying sleep

[@JoshySquarepants]

No they don’t. I’m only 85 and I was born 1940.

[@ninjapirate123]

How many more years do u think you can live for

[@Bongie-if3wc]

There are no naps. U re wrong

[@marty9660]

what about medical marijuana for sleep

[@erikvillarreal2010]

According to the Joe Rogan podcast he was on. When u smoke before bed, you tend skip REM sleep and straight into deep sleep which isn’t good. Check out podcast. Very informative.

[@juankroosfrausto7411]

@@erikvillarreal2010 better than no sleep

[@jqyhlmnp]

5 minute tv segments aren’t good enough for this guy. There’s too much information

[@Bongie-if3wc]

There ate no naps.u re wrong

[@koraxbeast]

ok. Now explain this Jocko Willink!

[@solverecaptcha279]

The devilish question pathogenetically drown because advertisement unlikely weigh upon a tenuous soprano. sour, lively nurse

[@ferguswhelan610]

If I sleep more will I become as ugly as him ?

[@chadr4013]

Wow, absolutely none of that was useful.

[@hj-hh4gc]

Ellen lookin ROUGH