#131 - Sleeping with Pets
About this episode
Matt examines the ancient practice of sleeping with pets and its implications on sleep quality.
Matt examines the ancient practice of sleeping with pets, a bond dating back 12,000 years. Once a practical norm for warmth and companionship, co-sleeping became controversial due to modern ideas of hygiene. This episode uses the latest scientific tools to examine this long-standing relationship and asks whether we’ve been too quick to banish pets from the bedroom. The research reveals a nuanced picture. While a pet on the bed can disrupt sleep efficiency, their presence in the room provides ...
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