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Why We Sleep QuickReads
What you'll learn — 58 insights from Why We Sleep
1Sleep Is Non-Negotiable
2The Neglected Third of Life
3Two Forces Control Sleep
4Your Circadian Rhythm
5Sleep Pressure and Adenosine
6Caffeine Blocks the Signal
7Caffeine's Long Half-Life
8The Caffeine Crash
9Melatonin, the Hormone of Night
10Light Sets Your Clock
11Two Types of Sleep
12The Sleep Cycle
13Deep NREM Sleep
14REM Sleep and Dreaming
15Cutting Sleep Short Cuts REM
16Sleep Before Learning
17Sleep After Learning
18Memory Consolidation
19Creativity in REM
20Overnight Emotional Therapy
21Sleep and Mood
22Sleep and Mental Health
23The Myth of Catching Up
24Sleep Debt Accumulates
25You Can't Judge Your Own Deficit
26Sleep and the Immune System
27Sleep and Cancer Risk
28Sleep and the Heart
29Sleep and Blood Sugar
30Sleep and Weight
31Cravings Rise When Tired
32Sleep and Alzheimer's
33The Brain's Overnight Cleanse
34Drowsy Driving Kills
35Microsleeps
36Alcohol Wrecks Sleep
37Alcohol Suppresses REM
38Screens and Blue Light
39The Modern Sleep Crisis
40Sleeping Pills Aren't Real Sleep
41Aim for Seven to Nine Hours
42Consistency Is King
43Keep the Room Cool
44Dark and Quiet
45Get Morning Sunlight
46Wind Down Before Bed
47Avoid Late Caffeine
48Don't Lie Awake in Bed
49Naps: Use With Care
50Teenagers' Shifted Clocks
51Schools and Work Start Too Early
52Dreams Have Purpose
53Sleep and Performance
54Sleep and Longevity
55No Substitute for Sleep
56Prioritize It Like Diet and Exercise
57Protect Your Sleep
58The Best Health Investment