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The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Dr. Matt Walker

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The Effects of Deep Sleep on Autonomic Function, Hormones, and Alcohol

Deep, non-REM sleep has a positive impact on blood pressure and autonomic function./nDeep, non-REM sleep plays a role in regulating specific hormones, such as insulin and growth hormone./nSelective deprivation of deep sleep can affect growth hormone levels./nAlcohol can disrupt sleep and have negative effects on mental and physical function./nTestosterone levels peak during REM sleep./nMental and physical dysfunction can vary based on the type of sleep deprivation.

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