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Ep.24 Sleep and Brain Health: The Essential Link
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This episode highlights the critical link between sleep and optimal brain function, including memory consolidation and emotional regulation. It explains how sleep allows the brain to detoxify, solve problems, and execute tasks efficiently. The episode provides recommended sleep durations for different age groups and emphasizes the consequences of sleep deprivation.
Further, it explores lifestyle factors and habits influencing sleep quality, such as diet and screen time. Finally, the podcast offers strategies tailored for neurodivergent individuals who often face unique sleep challenges, such as sensory sensitivities.
Source: Sleep Foundation; Harvard Health Publishing
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