In this episode of “Ok Now You Know,” Joe Garner explores the intricate details of sleep and its profound effect on our health and wellbeing. This episode is designed to delve into both sides of the sleep spectrum—insufficient sleep and excessive sleep—and the implications each has on our physical and mental health. Garner provides a balanced view, emphasizing the need for a consistent sleep routine rather than focusing solely on sleep duration.

Joe Garner opens the discussion by unpacking the consequences of getting too little sleep, citing essential CDC guidelines and the myriad of health risks associated with chronic sleep deprivation, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Transitioning, he examines the equally problematic issue of oversleeping, emphasizing that consistently sleeping more than nine hours may signal underlying health issues rather than being a direct cause of health problems. The episode dives into the concept of “catching up” on sleep and uncovers the reality that long-term sleep deficits cannot be rectified by simply sleeping in on weekends. Instead, Garner stresses the importance of maintaining a regular sleep pattern and quality over quantity. 

Helpful Links: 

• CDC Sleep Guidelines