Can You Catch Up on Sleep? Debunking Sleep Myths with Professor Tan Dang Vu
Monday Science31 Maalis 2025

Can You Catch Up on Sleep? Debunking Sleep Myths with Professor Tan Dang Vu

Does your body really get used to a lack of sleep? Can you catch up on lost sleep over the weekend? Does cheese actually give you nightmares? In this episode of Monday Science, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham welcomes back Professor Tan Dang Vu, a neurologist and sleep researcher, to debunk some of the most common sleep myths.

They explore the real effects of sleep deprivation, how light exposure impacts sleep quality, whether night owls can truly thrive, and why sleep is crucial for overall health—including its surprising link to diabetes. Plus, Professor Vu shares his thoughts on what it means to be a scientist and why he’s happiest after a good night’s sleep!

🎧 Have you believed any of these myths? What’s the weirdest sleep myth you’ve heard? Join the conversation—email info@mondaysciencepodcast.com or follow along on social media.

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