Recent brain research on the rejuvenating power of sleep
Recent brain research on the rejuvenating power of sleep
- May 7, 2022
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, Commonwealth Club Podcast, May 7, 2022
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[UCI cognitive sciences professor Sara] Mednick's answer encompasses all the most up-to-date findings from autonomic, sleep, circadian rhythms, exercise physiology, and nutrition research. She won't tell you to stop working so hard. The sweet smell of ambition in the morning is not the enemy. Rather, she explains how we can handle any reasonable amount of stress as long as we replenish ourselves on a daily basis—and so indefinitely delay burning out.
For the full story, please visit https://player.fm/series/commonwealth-club-of-california-podcast/recent-brain-research-on-the-rejuvenating-power-of-sleep.
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