Sleep, or more accurately your sleep-wake cycle, is an immensely complicated and exquisitely synchronized activity. There are no operations within your brain or major systems within your body that aren’t wonderfully enhanced by sleep when you get it, or demonstrably impaired when you don’t. Your sleep-wake cycle involves nearly every brain neurotransmitter and multiple brain structures; it’s your Global Brain Event! In this deep dive into the science of slumber, we’ll survey sleep's impact on your brain, immune system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and learning, memory, and diseases. Ultimately, the quality of your sleep affects the quality of your waking day - tips for getting good shut-eye will be discussed.
Suggested Reading: Reading material will be provided to those enrolled.
