Published Nov 8, 2021
#08: Sleep & Alcohol - Part 1
Matthew Walker delves into the adverse effects of alcohol on sleep, highlighting the difference between sedation and natural sleep, and explaining how alcohol disrupts REM sleep leading to incomplete rest and potential health impacts.

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