the Neuroscience of Sleep
In this TED talk, you will learn more about the Neuroscience of sleep - "Why do we sleep", by circadian neuroscientist Russel Foster . Some highlights: i f you live to 90, 32 years will have been spent entirely asleep... Why do we sleep? Restoration - all the stuff that we have burned up during the day, we restore, we replace, we rebuild during the night. Energy conservation - you essentially sleep to save calories Brain function - brain processing and memory consolidation... a Lack of sleep creates: - poor memory - increased impulsiveness - poor judgement - weight gain - increases stress And, new neuroscience has also seen a link between sleep disruption and mental illness . The " Sleep for dummies ": - dark room and slightly cool (reduce your light exposure at least 30 minutes before you go to bed) - turn off mobiles and computers - no caffeine in the evening - wind down - seek out morning light Take your s