Why Sleep Is the #1 Performance Drug

The Sleep Crisis

Two-thirds of adults fail to get the recommended 8 hours of sleep. The consequences are catastrophic.

What Happens When You Sleep

During sleep, your brain activates the glymphatic system - a waste-clearance mechanism that flushes out toxic proteins including beta-amyloid, the hallmark of Alzheimers disease.

Practical Sleep Hygiene

1. Keep a consistent sleep/wake schedule
2. Keep your bedroom below 68F
3. Avoid alcohol within 3 hours of sleep
4. No screens 1 hour before bed

Credit: Matthew Walker, PhD - "Why We Sleep"