In this episode we learn the physical anatomy of sleep in the brain.  We learn the the connections between  those brain structures and how they use hormones and neurotransmitters to communicate and control our sleep wake cycle and a little about how we form memory and learn new things while we dream.

Resources:

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/understanding-sleep

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326847#medical-benefits

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312628

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Proof-Scientific-Solution-Body-Resilient/dp/0143130471

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/stages-of-sleep

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/depression-and-sleep

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21377416/

http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memory

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/

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