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Why Do We Sleep

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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WHY DO WE SLEEP

KATIE BARNWELL 8/26/14 2ND PERIOD

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
The less amount of sleep you get, the more at risk you have at getting Alzheimer's disease

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
If you practice an instrument before you sleep, your brain learns the sound faster

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WHY WE NEED SLEEP
When you sleep your brain uses energy, so the less energy you have, the less meals you eat

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WHY WE NEED SLEEP
Sleep gives your body more time to repair your muscles and cells

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
The Glmphatic system washes out your brain and gets rid of wastes while sleeping

The average human should get about 7-8 hours of sleep each day

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
Brain cells are proven to shrink 60% while we are asleep

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
Brains burn as much energy awake as we are asleep

WHY WE NEED SLEEP
Our brains give us memories from our dreams