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Can Medieval Sleeping Habits Fix America’s Insomnia?
- There is no evidence that sleep was universally segmented, and there is also little evidence that segmented sleep is better. A 2021 meta-analysis of studies on biphasic sleep schedules found that segmented-sleeping subjects actually reported “lower sleep quality … and spent more time in lighter stages of sleep.” One reasonable takeaway is that biph... See more
from Can Medieval Sleeping Habits Fix America’s Insomnia? by Derek Thompson
Johanna added 2y ago
- Te upshot of sleep’s preindustrial and postindustrial history is a simple, short, and consistent message: Sleep is adaptable, but it improves with routine. Different tricks work for different tribes, but in the end, we are a diverse species united by a common circadian rhythm that craves consistency.
from Can Medieval Sleeping Habits Fix America’s Insomnia? by Derek Thompson
Johanna added 2y ago