Sleep Patterns Explored
Matthew discusses the concept of sleep as a pressure cooker, where napping can help release built-up sleepiness. He highlights how hunter-gatherer tribes historically practiced biphasic sleep, taking afternoon naps that may allow for shorter nighttime sleep while still achieving necessary rest. This evolutionary perspective sheds light on our natural rhythms and the afternoon dip in alertness many experience.In this clip
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221 ‒ Understanding sleep and how to improve it
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