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Sleep, Cognition, and the Muse Device
This chapter examines a 2017 study on the relationship between sleep habits and cognitive functions, revealing that optimal sleep duration for peak performance is seven to eight hours. It highlights the adverse effects of both insufficient and excessive sleep on decision-making and cognitive assessments, emphasizing the need for better sleep hygiene. Additionally, the chapter discusses improvements in sleep quality linked to the Muse meditation device, advocating for further research to explore the connections between meditation and sleep.