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Health & Energy · Basics

Sleep, energy & learning

Sleep is when memories consolidate. The basics that make every other lesson stick.

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Why We Sleep: Science of Sleep & Dreams | Matthew Walker | Talks at Google Talks at Google · 55 min
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HabitWhy
7–9 hours for adultsrecommended by sleep medicine bodies (AASM/CDC)
Consistent wake timeanchors your circadian rhythm
Morning lightsets your body clock
Caffeine cutoff ~8h before bedcaffeine's half-life is ~5h
Review before sleepsleep helps consolidate what you just studied
Not medical advice: talk to a doctor about persistent sleep problems.
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