#438. The 4 Sleep Types & the 2 That Can Ruin Your Health

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this episode, I break down a new research paper that identifies four distinct sleep phenotypes. You can learn which category you fit into and understand the unique risks associated with it.

Discover:

• The four sleep phenotypes
• How your sleep type can dramatically impact your risk for chronic diseases
• The shocking health dangers faced by insomnia sleepers and frequent nappers
• Why inconsistent sleep schedules on weekdays vs. weekends spell trouble

Don't let your sleep habits put you on a collision course with serious health issues. Tune in now to learn how to break free from your sleep rut and optimize your well-being for decades to come.

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Paper: 10-year Stability of an Insomnia Sleeper Phenotype and Its Association with Chronic Conditions

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Quotable moments:

Quotable moments:

"If you're an insomnia sleeper for both times, they checked in. So at the beginning and the end of the study, your risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression, and frailty shot up by a staggering 72 to 188%." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Your sleep patterns aren't just something you need to deal with. They could be moving you on a path towards serious health problems, even decades in the future." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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