Ep 45 with sleep researcher & PhD student of clinical psychology, Christina Pierpaoli Parker

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If your sleep habits feel like they’ve shifted since the coronavirus crisis began - I think you’re going to enjoy healthHackers episode 45 with sleep researcher, PhD student resident of clinical psychology at the University of Alabama, and committee member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Christina Pierpaoli Parker. Christina’s work has featured in numerous publications including the Journal of Aging & Health, and Clinical Gerontologist. She also writes for Psychology Today covering sleep, aging and sexual wellness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, we cover: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔹what the COVID-19 pandemic has done to our sleep and dreams 🔹how the crisis could be helping your natural chronotype to emerge 🔹why you don’t need to go to bed at the same time every night 🔹is it possible to translate your dreams into real meanings? 🔹why you should go to bed when you’re sleepy - not when you’re tired (there’s a difference!) 🔹the “sleep tax” you pay for the privilege of aging 🔹a treatment that can help change bad dreams 🔹how much sleep is needed for your age group 🔹what it can mean if you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow 🔹what happens to your muscles and heart rate when you dream 🔹how sleep affects your weight-loss goals 🔹four science-backed tips for getting better sleep (that Christina follows every night!) Subscribe (for free) to the healthHackers YouTube channel: youtube.com/healthHackers Read articles and see all videos at healthhackers.org