The A to Z(ZZ) of Sleep
Client • BBC Science Focus
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An infographic navigating the mysterious and essential role of sleep.
There are few human experiences as universal as sleep. Not only does it define the shape of our days, it’s an essential process that keeps us alive. It’s also a connection we share with all other life on Earth, and while sleep has a number of interesting and unusual features across the animal kingdom, scientists have never discovered a truly sleepless species. Despite its integral role in our lives, there’s a lot of mysteries left to uncover about what happens when we close our eyes at night. One thing we do know for sure is that sleep can impact almost every facet of our health and well-being. In fact, it might just be the most important part of your day.
This infographic, commissioned by the BBC's Science Focus magazine, explores the sleep cycle, how sleep affects our bodies and offers a number of other interesting facts and figures about the importance of sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle.
