Why Do We Sleep?
Channel: Sleep Psychology
Date: 2013-12-02

A short animated guide on the psychology of sleep, its potential health benefits, and the dangers of not getting enough.

References:

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Walker, M. P. et al. Cognitive flexibility across the sleep-wake cycle: REM-sleep enhancement of anagram problem solving. Brain Res. Cogn. Brain Res. 14, 317-324 (2002).