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Why We Sleep

  • 👆 Short Summary (1 takeaway)
    • If you could take a medicine that would prolong your life by many-folds through decreasing the chances of diseases and accidents - would you take it?
  • 🧐 Why I am reading this book?
    • Recommended as a book that will transform how you view sleep
  • 📖 Chapter reviews

  • 🙊 Great quotes
    • Sleep apnea is caused by the lack of oxygen being delivered to the brain and your body shocking itself awake
  • ✅ Actionable items
    • Ensure at least 8 hours of sleep opportunity
    • Set ambient temperature to 18C or 65F
    • Allow body to drop core temperature by taking a hot shower and expanding the capillaries