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Understanding Sleep Processes and Circadian Rhythms
This chapter explores the natural processes of homeostasis and circadian rhythm in regulating sleep patterns, ensuring alertness in the morning, wakefulness during the day, and restful sleep at night. It discusses how disruptions to these processes can lead to sleep disorders and addresses the impact of external factors like light exposure on circadian rhythm. The episode also touches on the role of hormones, neurotransmitters, napping, caffeine, and genetics in influencing individual sleep patterns.