We may not think of gaming and eSports as physical events, but professional gamers like Will Wiggins, who goes by Black Oni on Twitch, condition themselves and their sleep as if they’re professional athletes to enhance performance and extend the longevity of their careers. Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Winter, who works with professional sports teams, explains the science of sleep for performance, and how games may be tricking our brains to stay awake, with tips on how to avoid blue light. 

<p>We may not think of gaming and eSports as physical events, but professional gamers like Will Wiggins, who goes by <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Fblackoni&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMattRomano%40iheartmedia.com%7C804480fc8c284d2fac9808daadf88587%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638013580154876917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ke9Gi5w7qx8y28D1zY8TBIxIZn%2F8EN%2FLthIbA64MXA0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Black Oni on Twitch</a>, condition themselves and their sleep as if they’re professional athletes to enhance performance and extend the longevity of their careers. Neurologist and sleep specialist<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvilleneuroandsleep.com%2Fabout-us.html&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMattRomano%40iheartmedia.com%7C804480fc8c284d2fac9808daadf88587%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638013580154876917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wlysx2m97KX%2BNGB95g8RxRcq8uj81w7vECLZL3aXJms%3D&amp;reserved=0"> Dr. Chris Winter</a>, who works with professional sports teams, explains the science of sleep for performance, and how games may be tricking our brains to stay awake, with tips on how to avoid blue light. </p>

During the second season of “Chasing Sleep," new hosts Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro explore the fascinating relationship with sleep and the far-reaching effects of sleep on our quality of life.  Through engaging conversations with sleep experts and everyday people, they’ll uncover the intriguing connections between sleep and intimacy, parenting, creativity, work, and even our dreams.  The podcast aims to help listeners understand the importance of getting quality sleep and how to get more of it.

<p>During the second season of “Chasing Sleep," new hosts Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro explore the fascinating relationship with sleep and the far-reaching effects of sleep on our quality of life.  Through engaging conversations with sleep experts and everyday people, they’ll uncover the intriguing connections between sleep and intimacy, parenting, creativity, work, and even our dreams.  The podcast aims to help listeners understand the importance of getting quality sleep and how to get more of it.</p>

Chasing Sleep

The Reality of Gaming

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