The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Gary Brecka
258. Does Catching Up on Sleep Actually Work? The Science Explained
8 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2026 at 2:23 pm.
​Intro of Show
Sleep Variables that Truly Matter
Irregular Sleep Patterns Causing Cardiovascular Diseases
Circadian Rhythm Disruption Effects
EMF in Electronics
Free 2-Day Sleep Challenge
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If you’re surviving on six hours during the week and banking on the weekend to balance the books, the research has some sobering news for you. What’s essentially happening is you’re giving yourself jet lag every single week, and your circadian rhythm never gets the stable foundation it needs to function. 
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