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Andrew Huberman

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

REM sleep acts as an electrical fertilizer, stimulating the growth of connections in the brain, which is essential during infancy.

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Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series

@ Andrew Huberman

Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series

04/17/24

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Andrew Huberman

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Infants sleep 14 to 17 hours a day, with about 50% of that time spent in REM sleep, which is crucial for brain maturation and synapse formation.

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Matthew Walker

05/01/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Improving REM sleep is crucial, as it is often the first phase affected by stress; strategies to enhance it can lead to better overall sleep quality.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Neuroplasticity is triggered by intense focus but occurs during deep sleep and rest, making both essential for brain change.

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Andrew Huberman

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

By age five or six, the ratio of REM to non-REM sleep stabilizes to about 20% REM and 80% non-REM, which remains consistent throughout adulthood.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Phase three of the day, 16 to 24 hours after waking, is crucial for neuroplasticity and habit consolidation, requiring a low-light environment to support deep sleep.

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Andrew Huberman

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

As we age, our sleep architecture changes, with infants experiencing highly polyphasic sleep, transitioning to biphasic and eventually monophasic sleep patterns in childhood.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Sleep is the foundation of mental health, physical health, and performance, influencing cognitive abilities, immune function, and longevity.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

After learning sessions, let your brain go idle for a short period to maximize the benefits of sleep and skill acquisition.

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Matthew Walker

05/01/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Investing in sleep health is essential, as it forms the foundation for all other longevity therapeutics and overall well-being.