The science of sleep
Welcome! I am so excited to dive into the science of sleep with you. Before we chart our path, let's make sure we customize this to your goals.
To help me tailor our journey, what interests you most about sleep? Are you curious about the underlying biology, looking for practical ways to improve your own sleep habits, or interested in the history of sleep research?
I want practical tips to improve my own sleep quality.
Your path
The Stages of Sleep
Foundations of Sleep Hygiene
Practical Personalization: Improving Your Sleep Quality
Sleep Is Not an Off Switch
It's incredibly common to think of sleep as a blank space in our day—like flipping a light switch to turn off a machine. But in reality, your brain and body are doing some of their most active, vital work while you snooze.
Far from a passive shutdown, sleep is an active, highly coordinated designed to keep you alive and functioning. While your conscious mind rests, your brain cells are firing, your tissues are repairing, and your immune system is hard at work. If we want to improve your sleep quality, we first have to understand what your body is actually trying to accomplish during these hours.