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#883 - Dr Matthew Walker - The Science Of Perfect Sleep

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The Science of Sleep: Circadian Rhythms and Chronotypes

This chapter explores the scientific principles behind sleep, including the impact of light on circadian rhythms and the evolutionary significance of different sleep stages. It emphasizes the importance of aligning sleep schedules with individual chronotypes for better health outcomes and discusses the changes in sleep patterns over a lifetime. The chapter also addresses common misconceptions about sleep needs in older adults and highlights the critical relationship between sleep regularity and overall well-being.

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