Episode 26: Sleep Deprivation and Cognitive Health

We should achieve 7-8 hours of sleep each night, with 25% of that time spent in the third stage of sleep, deep sleep. When we fail to achieve this, the brain doesn't receive adequate cleansing and refreshing, leading to cognitive issues and the likelihood of dementia and possibly Alzheimer's Disease. 

 

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