Sleep's Crucial Role
Sleep is vital for survival, with studies revealing that deprivation can lead to death as quickly as starvation. Interestingly, REM sleep is more lethal when deprived than deep non-REM sleep, challenging common beliefs about sleep's evolutionary importance. While seven to nine hours is optimal, exceeding nine hours may paradoxically increase health risks, suggesting a complex relationship between sleep duration and mortality.In this clip
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The Science Of Perfect Sleep - Dr Matthew Walker
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