1150: "Second Sleep"

Jan 2

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #1150: "Second Sleep" – What if waking up at night wasn’t insomnia, but a link to an ancient rhythm?

Long before electric lights, humanity followed two distinct phases of sleep. Discover how this practice shaped cultures and what science reveals about its benefits today.

Ref - Ekirch, A. R. (2005). At day's close: Night in times past. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN: 978-0393329018

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