The Importance of Quality Sleep
Make sleep a priority by optimizing sleep hygiene, blocking blue light before bed, taking magnesium.
Adults need 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night to consolidate memories, cleanse toxins and restore the brain.
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In her book Biohack Your Brain, neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier provides science-based strategies for optimizing brain health, overcoming negative thought patterns, and achieving peak mental performance. Drawing on the latest research, she explains how simple lifestyle changes relating to sleep, exercise, nutrition and stress can actually change the physical structure of the brain. Willeumier also delves into the potential of nootropics and technology like EEG to take brain hacking to the next level.
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The necessary amount of sleep
Most adults function best after 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
When we get less than 7 hours, we’re impaired (to degrees that vary from person to person). When sleep persistently falls below 6 hours per 24, we are at an increased risk of health problems
Get More Sleep
Lack of sleep can result in you feeling lethargic, grumpy and tired. If you often feel this way, you may want to consider whether you’re getting enough sleep.
Try and aim for around 7 hours of quality sleep per night. Wind down from your day with relaxing behaviors before bed.
#8: Prioritize your sleep
You need 7–8 hours of high-quality sleep each night to fully rest your body and brain.
Many believe that to be more productive, they need to sacrifice their sleep.
In reality the opposite is true. A good night’s sleep is the foundation of a highly productive day.
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