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#146 - How Sleep Changes Across the Human Lifespan

The Matt Walker Podcast by Dr. Matt Walker

Aug 3, 202620:38Health

Matt tracks sleep across the human lifespan, from newborn "active sleep" to the shifts of healthy aging. He explores how biological milestones - like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause - impact rest, reframing disruptions...

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