Brain Strength
Sleep well
Your brain’s nightly reset and recharge.
Think of sleep as your brain’s nightly cleaning service. Just like a city needs quiet hours to clean its streets, your brain needs sleep to clear out waste and file away memories.
It feels like ...
Those days when you wake up refreshed, your mind feels crystal clear - like walking into a freshly cleaned office versus a cluttered mess.
Other days, after poor sleep, even simple tasks feel like climbing a mountain.
Why it's good for you
- Improved memory and learning
- Understanding and managing emotions better
- Boosts the benefits of physical activity
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How it helps your brain
- It cleans out daily waste products through the glymphatic system.
- Sleep strengthens and stores memories for long-term access.
- Quality rest restores energy and recharges the brain to work at its best.
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3 top tips to sleep well
- Keep a regular sleep schedule - going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
- Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet – and free from screens (that includes your mobile/cellphone). Lower body and brain temperatures are crucial for falling asleep and staying asleep.
- If you can't sleep after 20 minutes, get up and try again when you're sleepy. Staying in bed can make it harder to fall asleep - and the brain connects this feeling of being awake with being in bed.
