Sleep scientist Matt Walker emphasizes the importance of getting enough rest for a healthy life and shares insights into the benefits of quality sleep in his podcast and book, Why We Sleep.
Does eating before bed affect your sleep quality and energy levels the next day? While most foods can raise your temperature and impact your ability to get quality sleep, it's best to avoid consuming heavy or junk foods right before bed.
Sleeping for a balanced amount of time is crucial for getting both slow wave sleep, for bodily repair, and rapid eye movement sleep, for processing emotions through dreams.
Sleep is a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy immune system, according to sleep expert Matthew Walker. Even losing just one hour of sleep can have an exponential impact on the immune system and the brain.
The importance of REM sleep in 90-minute traditional cycles toward the end of a sleep bout is highlighted. Expressing emotions during conversations, even if feeling irritable, is crucial for healthy communication and relationships.