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Apr 2025
26m 23s

#96 - Nine Unknown Functions of Dream Sl...

DR. MATT WALKER
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This week, Matt dismantles the myth that REM sleep only benefits the mind by revealing its profound importance for physical health. While deep sleep handles some repair, Matt details how REM is crucial for peak testosterone and growth hormone release, vital for muscle, bone, libido, tissue repair, and metabolism. He explains that REM's characteristic muscle ... Show More
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