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Prioritizing sleep is essential for overall health and longevity from "summary" of Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

To understand the importance of sleep for our health and longevity, we must first acknowledge the critical role that sleep plays in our body's overall function. Sleep is not just a passive state of rest; it is an active and essential process that our bodies require to maintain optimal health and well-being. During sleep, our bodies undergo a variety of crucial functions that are essential for our physical and mental health. Sleep helps to regulate our immune system, allowing it to function properly and effectively fight off illnesses and infections. Without adequate sleep, our immune system is compromised, leaving us more vulnerable to disease and illness. Furthermore, sleep is vital for our brain's health and cognitive function. While we sleep, our brains are busy processing and consolidating information from the day, helping us to remember and learn new things. Lack of sleep can imp...
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    Why We Sleep

    Matthew Walker

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