Why do we need sleep?
Even after decades of research, the exact reason why we sleep remains one of the most enduring and intriguing mysteries in health science. To try to get to the bottom of this question, experts analyze how sleep works and what happens when we don’t get enough sleep.
How does the body regulate sleep?
Have you ever noticed that you feel more alert at certain times of day, and feel more tired at other times? Those patterns are a result of two body systems: sleep/wake homeostasis and circadian rhythm, which determine your sleep drive at any given time.
Jeff Bezos: secret of my success is 8 hours of sleep
Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos makes sleep a priority, who spoke at the Economic Club of Washington’s Milestone Celebration in 2018, says: “I think better. I have more energy. My mood is better."
Bill Gates: I need a full 7 hours to feel creative and happy
In Bill Gates’ Microsoft-days, he thought ‘sleeping a lot was lazy and used to run on 'caffeine and adrenaline.’ But now he needs 7 hours a night.