Ep. 330 | The Truth Behind Sleep Tracking, Sleep Stages, & Wearable Tech & More with Dr. Cathy Goldstein
Can you really measure sleep stages with your wearable device, and is it something you should even focus on? In this episode of The BluePrint, we dig into the fascinating world of sleep tracking with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert. Dr. Goldstein, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, shares her insights on the truth behind sleep data and how to interpret it for optimal health and performance.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of total sleep time, the importance of sleep consistency, and the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on sleep stages. Dr. Goldstein also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and the role of sleep in managing chronic conditions.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The key health behaviors to pay attention to when tracking sleep.
The truth about sleep stages and their relevance to your health.
The potential of AI in improving sleep tracking accuracy.
ABOUT Dr. Cathy Goldstein
Dr. Goldstein is a neurologist who completed her residency at University of Colorado and sleep fellowship at Northwestern University. She is currently a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center where she cares for patients with a variety of sleep complaints. Dr. Goldstein’s scholarly work is centered around the role of sleep in chronic conditions like infertility, multiple sclerosis, and GI disease and the ambulatory monitoring of sleep with consumer sleep trackers. She has collaborated extensively with the University of Michigan math department in the modeling of sleep and circadian rhythms form wearable signals and leads the Mobile Technology research core of the Eisenberg Family Depression Center. Additionally, she is a nationally active leader in her field as the prior chair of the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine committee for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and editor of the field’s primary textbook: Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine.
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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