Chapter

The Science of Sleeping
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05:25 - 08:24 (02:58)

Sleeping plays a vital role in overall brain health, as the brain experiences a "washout" process during sleep where spinal fluids flush out identified proteins. This has been observed in mice, but is yet to be proven in humans.

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The origins of why we dream are still undetermined, but it's believed that it's one of those things that can keep you alert if you're sleeping in a tree.
05:25 - 07:19 (01:53)
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Dreams
Summary

The origins of why we dream are still undetermined, but it's believed that it's one of those things that can keep you alert if you're sleeping in a tree.

Chapter
The Science of Sleeping
Episode
The "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
In this podcast, the speakers discuss the importance of both REM and non-REM sleep, and the ways in which sleep deprivation can have negative effects on health.
07:19 - 08:24 (01:05)
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Sleep
Summary

In this podcast, the speakers discuss the importance of both REM and non-REM sleep, and the ways in which sleep deprivation can have negative effects on health. They also touch on the subject of toxins, which are flushed from the brain during sleep.

Chapter
The Science of Sleeping
Episode
The "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
Podcast
Maintenance Phase