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114. The Science of Sleep Paralysis

Sleep is a universal need, yet it can affect us all differently. Some people walk around in their sleep while others suffer with sleep paralysis that makes it impossible for them to move when they first wake up. Luke explains what happens to our brains when we sleep and takes us through new research into nightmares and dreaming.

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07.00 13 Apr 2023


114. The Science of Sleep Paralysis



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07.00 13 Apr 2023


Sleep is a universal need, yet it can affect us all differently. Some people walk around in their sleep while others suffer with sleep paralysis that makes it impossible for them to move when they first wake up. Luke explains what happens to our brains when we sleep and takes us through new research into nightmares and dreaming.


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