The Importance of Sleep for Brain Health

“Ever wondered why we sleep? 💤 It's not just to rest—your brain’s got work to do.”

🎤 “It starts with your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal clock ⏰, controlled by the

suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus.” 🎤 “When it’s dark, your brain releases

melatonin from the pineal gland. That’s your ‘go-to-bed’ hormone. 🌙”

🎤 “As you drift off, your brain goes through sleep stages: NREM and REM.”

🎤 “NREM = 💪 recovery mode. Your body repairs tissues, consolidates memories,

and flushes out brain waste via the glymphatic system.” 🎤 “REM = 🧠 dream mode.

Brain waves look like you're awake! This is key for emotion regulation and learning.”