“Why Eight Hours a Night Isn’t Enough, According to a Leading Sleep Scientist” Quartz: Article by Georgia Frances King

We discuss:

* The importance of sleep
* Highlight differences between deep sleep and REM sleep
* Why 8.5 hours of sleep is the new 8 hours
* Understanding circadian rhythms
* The genes that dictate if you’re a morning person or a night owl
* Why you should take a nap instead of meditating
* How sleep deprivation can be a tool to fight depression
* Why sleep should be the new worker’s rights
* Tips on how to get a better night’s rest