The Model Health Show TMHS 829 - Do THIS at Night To Get Deeper Sleep & Transform Your Body
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Sep 25, 2024 
Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness, joins the discussion on optimizing sleep for better health. They delve into the impact of diet, particularly sugar and alcohol, on sleep quality. The key is understanding how sleep cycles affect mood and recovery. Discover the roles of serotonin and cortisol, the significance of Human Growth Hormone, and the importance of individualized sleep needs. Practical tips for crafting an effective evening routine promise transformative sleep benefits.
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The strangeness of sleep
- Sleep is a strange state where we're unconscious and vulnerable.
- It's different from a coma because it's easily reversible.
Brainwave changes in sleep
- Brainwaves change during sleep, shifting from beta to alpha, then theta, and finally delta.
- Theta is a transitionary state, like a hypnotic trance, associated with impressionability.
REM Sleep and Memory
- REM sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, converting learned information into short-term memory.
- A study showed that sleeping after learning improves memory recall by 20% compared to repeated testing.
