Have you ever wondered why it is harder to be attentive during a lecture after pulling an all-nighter? Ever had a cough or sore throat after celebrating with friends until sunrise? Ever felt cranky for no reason when something prevented you from getting your beauty sleep? Have you ever wondered whether there could be a connection between poor sleep and conditions like chronic pain, psychiatric illnesses or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease? Sleep has been implicated in many body functions, including attention and memory processes, restocking brain energy stores, adjusting body temperature, regulating appetite, supporting the immune system and re-calibrating our emotional compass.
