STOP SLEEPING 8 HOURS: Why Oversleeping Shrinks Your Brain (The 7-Hour Rule)
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STOP SLEEPING 8 HOURS: Why Oversleeping Shrinks Your Brain (The 7-Hour Rule)
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For decades, we’ve been told that 8 hours is the magic number for health. But what if that extra hour is actually aging your brain? In this episode, we shatter the traditional sleep myths and dive into the groundbreaking research revealing why 7 hours is the new gold standard for peak cognitive performance.
We explore the scary science of the "U-Shaped Curve," proving that oversleeping can be just as dangerous as sleep deprivation—leading to physical brain shrinkage and mental fog.
But sleep isn't just about the clock; it's an active reconstruction project. We take you inside your brain at night to witness Neural Replay (how you solidify memories) and Synaptic Downscaling (how your brain "takes out the trash" to keep you sharp).
If you are tired of waking up groggy despite spending hours in bed, this episode is your wake-up call. We discuss why aligning with your Chronotype and focusing on sleep quality beats quantity every single time.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why 7 hours is scientifically better than 8 for most adults.
- The biological dangers of "Sleep Drunkenness" and oversleeping.
- How your brain physically rewires itself via synaptic downscaling.
- Why you need to stop treating sleep as passive downtime.
🎧 Press play to optimize your rest and upgrade your brain.
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