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Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker

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The Hippocampus and the Power of Sleep

This chapter explores the crucial role of the hippocampus in memory formation and the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive health. It highlights the significance of deep sleep in memory consolidation and introduces innovative methods, such as direct current brain stimulation, to enhance sleep quality and potentially mitigate memory loss in aging populations.

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