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What are three major components of healthy sleep according to Dr. Marishka Brown?
What are three major components of healthy sleep according to Dr. Marishka Brown?
how much sleep you get, your sleep quality, and a consistent sleep schedule
According to Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, what is one important function of the brain during sleep?
According to Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, what is one important function of the brain during sleep?
removing toxins
What did Dr. Maiken Nedergaard and her colleagues discover about the brain's function during sleep?
What did Dr. Maiken Nedergaard and her colleagues discover about the brain's function during sleep?
the brain has a drainage system that removes toxins during sleep
How does Dr. Kenneth Wright, Jr. describe the brain's function during sleep?
How does Dr. Kenneth Wright, Jr. describe the brain's function during sleep?
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What are some benefits of good sleep according to the text?
What are some benefits of good sleep according to the text?
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What are some risks associated with not getting enough quality sleep regularly?
What are some risks associated with not getting enough quality sleep regularly?
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What is the recommended amount of sleep per night for school-age children?
What is the recommended amount of sleep per night for school-age children?
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What is the most common sleep disorder mentioned in the text?
What is the most common sleep disorder mentioned in the text?
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Do older adults need less sleep compared to younger adults?
Do older adults need less sleep compared to younger adults?
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Can you effectively 'catch up' on lost sleep over the weekend?
Can you effectively 'catch up' on lost sleep over the weekend?
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What is recommended to improve sleep quality for people having trouble sleeping?
What is recommended to improve sleep quality for people having trouble sleeping?
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What type of therapy can help many people with insomnia improve their sleep?
What type of therapy can help many people with insomnia improve their sleep?
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