Sleep is a non-negotiable biological necessity

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Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist and one of the foremost sleep experts in the world. In his book “Why we sleep” he provides essential information for each of us.

We live in a society where sleeping is absolutely not taken care of, but rather demonized and experienced as a waste of time. Nothing could be more wrong: getting little sleep causes health problems for the immune and cardiovascular systems, leads to infections, and even Alzheimer’s. I advise you to read the book or, in the meantime, for ease, to watch this short video that explains the main notions that will change the way you see sleep and also how you live.


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