Aliquot #14: Sleep is foundational to mental and physical wellness
Aliquot #14: Sleep is foundational to mental and physical wellness
Chronic stress impacts our mental and physical health. Stress increases levels of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which in turn, can increase a person's blood pressure and heart rate. The different stages of sleep provide crucial periods during which the body recalibrates to promote both mental and physical well-being. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Walker describes how the different stages of sleep influence emotional and cardiovascular health. This Aliquot segment features professor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Matthew Walker, an expert in sleep research.
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Chronic stress impacts our mental and physical health. Stress increases levels of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which in turn, can increase a person's blood pressure and heart rate. The different stages of sleep provide crucial periods during which the body recalibrates to promote both mental and physical well-being. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Walker describes how the different stages of sleep influence emotional and cardiovascular health. This Aliquot segment features professor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Matthew Walker, an expert in sleep research.
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Introduction
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Deep sleep provides a homeostatic recalibration of blood pressure
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Sleep is highly evolutionarily conserved across species, suggesting great biological importance
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