Science:
Sleep quality > sleep duration. Poor sleep architecture (REM & deep sleep) leaves you exhausted — even after 8 hours.
Action:
Wake up at the same time every day to anchor your circadian rhythm and improve sleep stages. Follow along to find out more.
From the Neurologist:
Deep sleep clears brain toxins (glymphatic system) and REM consolidates memory — disruption reduces true restoration.
References:
Xie L et al., Science (2013) - glymphatic system
Czeisler CA et al., Sleep (1999) - circadian rhythm
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