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The Importance of Slow Wave Sleep
12:45 - 18:54 (06:08)
Slow wave sleep is crucial for motor learning and detail learning, as well as specific event recollection. Norepinephrine is active during slow wave sleep, despite its association with alertness and movement during waking states.
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Slow wave sleep involves the presence of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.
12:45 - 14:41 (01:56)
Summary
Slow wave sleep involves the presence of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Norepinephrine, which is typically associated with alertness and movement, is surprisingly present. Dopamine amplifies neural circuits for pursuing goals, pleasure and reward. Serotonin amplifies the circuits associated with bliss and stillness.
ChapterThe Importance of Slow Wave Sleep
EpisodeUnderstanding and Using Dreams to Learn and to Forget
PodcastHuberman Lab
Studies have shown that slow wave sleep, which occurs primarily in the early part of the night, is important for motor skill learning and the learning of specific details about events.
14:41 - 18:54 (04:12)
Summary
Studies have shown that slow wave sleep, which occurs primarily in the early part of the night, is important for motor skill learning and the learning of specific details about events. Deprivation of slow wave sleep can be done by waking people up or chemically altering their sleep, leading to negative effects on learning.