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The Promise of Sleep A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explains the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep

William C. Dement

Healthy sleep has been proven to be the single most important determinant in predicting longevity-more influential than diet, exercise or heredity-but our modern culture has become a study in sleep deprivation. Technology's world without darkness wreaks havoc on our body clocks. We sacrifice sleep t...

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In episode 361, Mike Birbiglia said he bought the book and found it provided practical sleep hygiene advice, such as turning off news and avoiding large meals before bedtime. He highlighted that the tips were helpful for improving sleep quality. The overall tone was positive, indicating a strong recommendation.

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Episode: 361: Fear of Sleep

Mike Birbiglia mentioned buying the book and noted it offered practical sleep hygiene tips such as turning off news and avoiding big meals before bed.

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I did purchase a book by a doctor named Dr. Dement. It's called The Promise of Sleep and I learned helpful tips--turn off cable news, turn off your cell phone, don't have big meals before bed.

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